Pre-OP​/PACU Registered Nurse; Part-Time

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Perioperative Registered Nurse

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Director of Nursing

Non-Exempt

The Perioperative Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative continuum including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-anesthesia care. This role supports a safe, efficient, and patient-centered surgical environment in alignment with physician orders, facility policies, and regulatory standards.

• Provide nursing care to surgical patients in pre-operative, intra-operative, and PACU settings.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate patient care needs throughout the surgical process.
• Prepare operating rooms, including setup of instrumentation and surgical supplies.
• Assist physicians during surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Perform accurate surgical counts and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Document nursing activities in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate and maintain aseptic technique and infection control standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical resource for complex decision-making and individualized care planning.
• Foster teamwork and effective communication among clinical staff.
• Adhere to Universal Protocol, Patient Bill of Rights, and Joint Commission standards.
• Seek guidance and expedite concerns appropriately when patient safety issues arise.

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

• Ability to provide safe, high-quality nursing care to surgical patients in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-anesthesia (PACU) settings
• Ability to assess patient condition, identify clinical priorities, and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
• Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to follow physician orders, facility protocols, and regulatory standards
• Ability to perform perioperative nursing functions, including patient preparation, monitoring, documentation, and recovery care
• Ability to maintain aseptic technique and adhere to infection control standards
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and patient safety standards

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program required
• Current experience in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and/or operating room preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of perioperative, OR, or surgical nursing experience preferred
• Ophthalmology experience preferred.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required