Coordinates all activities through the Pre-op/PACU phases of surgical services. Provides age-specific care and is able to monitor and recognize changes in physiological status. The RN promotes the hospital's mission and vision by assisting in the creation of an environment of teamwork and excellence in meeting the healthcare needs of the community. Reports to the Perioperative Nurse Manager and the Director of Perioperative Services
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate of an accredited school professional nursing
Experience and Qualifications:
• PACU: Minimum of 2 year experience in an ICU or in perianesthesia services in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• PRE-OP: previous preop or Medical Surgicalexperience preferred.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrate emotional maturity and ability to function effectively when under stress
• Organizational and prioritizing skills are essential
Licenses/Certificates:
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of California
• PACU: Certification in BLS/ACLS upon hire, CPAN preferred.
• Preop: Certification in BLS/ACLS upon hire
• Must complete/maintain required annual competencies per hospital policy.
The pay range for this position is $45.00-$74.19/hr
Casa Colina is a non-profit, freestanding, community-governed organization. With incredible support from our community, we have been privileged to bring the benefits of rehabilitation to tens of thousands of people since our first patient in 1936.
We are proud of our completely renovated campus encompassing a 68-bed acute rehabilitation hospital and our state-of-the-art 31-bed medical/surgical hospital. This is a unique place is designed to provide an optimal environment for physical restoration and healing. Our facilities show our commitment to creating a Center of Excellence for medical and rehabilitative care.
In our Medical/Surgical wing, we have three fully integrated operating rooms specializing in neurosurgery, orthopedics, robotics, gynecological procedures, and genitor-urinary procedures. Our acute rehabilitation hospital patient programs are among the most intensive and progressive, allowing nurses advanced training to specialize in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.
Casa Colina's physician leaders and rehabilitation teams provide innovative medical and rehabilitation services to more than 10,000 people a year. This continuum of care is provided within the Medical/Surgical Hospital, Rehabilitation Hospital and Outpatient Center; nearly 20 specialty physician programs; an associated imaging center and ambulatory surgery center; a thriving long-term residential program with six locations; an adult day health care center; a transitional living center; children's services at our campus and at school sites; plus many community programs.
Our employees work in multi-disciplinary teams to provide our patients with outstanding care. Each team member is valued for the skill and knowledge they have to offer.
Casa Colina offers competitive wages and an outstanding benefits package.