RMA of Southern California, one of the top fertility practices in the RMA Network is currently seeking a Per-Diem Surgical Center Registered Nurse to join our growing team in Los Angeles, CA. The RN's duties include but are not limited to admit and recover patients in our Ambulatory Surgical Center.Looking for some who is able to cover at least 4 shifts a month, including 1 weekend.Hours are typically 6am - 10am. Job Purpose: The Surgical Center Nurse is responsible for all nursing care and activities, ensuring that the highest quality patient care is maintained. This position will train to perform all functions as needed during the pre-operative, surgical and post-operative phases of patient care. Essential Functions and Accountabilities:
- Provides emotional support to the patient during the pre-operative, operative and post-operative stages.
- Performs all pre-operative and post-operative required activities so that the movement of the surgical procedures are coordinated, ensuring quality patient care.
- Pre-Operative - Completes patient pre-operative assessment and documents according to policy.
- Surgical - Performs all operative activities including checking the room for supplies, assisting the surgical technician setting up cases, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, surgical counts, transport of patient and report hand-off to the recovery team.
- PACU - Receives patient from the operating room with report of pertinent history and procedure (surgery performed, medications, fluids, complications, anesthetic/sedation/reversal agents, emotional status pre-procedure.)
- Assesses the patient on transfer from the post-anesthesia recovery room and documents that assessment.
- Monitors patients for condition changes and report any changes to the physician.
- Reviews the physician's discharge instructions with the patient and/or the patient's family and answers any questions the patient or others may have.
- Assists in the readying of the patient for discharge from the Center so that the patient receives continuity of nursing care.
- Follows proper infection control and safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
Operative procedures include:
- Egg retrievals
- Embryo transfers
- Gynecologic surgery
Academic Training:
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
- Studies level: University Education (Bachelor's Degree)
- Studies area: Nursing
- BLS/ACLS - required
- Studies level: Certification
- Studies area: BLS/ACLS
Position Requirements/Experience:
- 2+ years clinical nursing experience - required
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in nursing assessment and intravenous therapy.
- Proficient in computer programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
About IVIRMA Global: IVIRMA is the largest group in the world devoted exclusively to human Assisted Reproduction Technology. Along with the great privilege of providing fertility care to our patients, IVIRMA embraces the great responsibility of advancing the field of human reproduction. IVIRMA Innovation, as one of the pillars of IVIRMA Global, is a renowned leader in fertility research and science. Check out our websites at: & EEO IVIRMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: IVIRMA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at IVIRMA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion and/or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. IVIRMA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. IVIRMA encourages applicants of all ages.