What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - OR- Per Diem position at UHS?
Come and join the RMC Family!
We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.
Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.
SUMMARY: Provides and monitors safe, cost-effective patient care in accordance with the R.N. scope of practice and adherence to the organization’s nursing policy and procedures. May be required to scrub and circulate in the Operating Room assisting the physician.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOURS: Hours may vary.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, (ASN or BSN) required. Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience and training desirable. minimum 1 year within the last 2 years Operating Room circulating RN experience. CNOR is preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: Current California Registered Nurse license required, current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association, ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association, PALS Certification (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – American Heart Association and IV certification required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Note: (other duties may be assigned, deleted or changed at any time, at the discretion of management, formally, or informally, either verbally or in writing).
1. Explain procedures and treatments to patients and their family in order to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Provide patient education using approved materials and methods to enhance outcomes.
2. Administer prescribed medication orally by injection or IV and document according to RMC policy and procedures. Observe patient and report any adverse reactions.
3. Initiate intravenous lines, add plan IV fluids to existing lines, and discontinue lines under the direction of the Physician or an Allied Health Professional (must be IV certified). Rush medications when ordered.
4. Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
5. Complete all documentation to ensure accurate medical records. Assure that physician has signed chart; review physician orders to verify that all orders have been carried out. Return patient chart to medical records.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of safe practices in handling and administering medications.
7. Utilize infection control measures according to policy.
8. Function in the scope of practice as a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of California.
This opportunity offers the following:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
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