Operating Room Nurse Training Program

About the role

The Operating Room Registered Nurse Training Program is a unique opportunity for nurses with any level of experience to join our Operating Room Team. The program combines classroom education with preceptorship under qualified perioperative RNs.

Responsibilities

• Carefully assess and monitor the physical status of the patient prior to, during, and immediately after the surgical procedure.
• Plan perioperative nursing interventions necessary for expected outcomes based on specific surgery, illnesses, injury or disease, behavior and O.R. standard of care.
• Teach the patient and family basic information about the perioperative experience.
• Anticipate potential problems and adapt the plan of care to the surgical procedure, and set priorities in emergencies, changes in patient status and unusual occurrences.
• Create and monitor the sterile field.
• Anticipate the need for equipment and supplies before the case begins.
• Evaluate nursing interventions in relation to established expected outcomes.
• Reassess the patient’s status identifying unresolved problems and implements revised plan of care by communicating the reassessment.

Requirements

• State of California Registered Nurse License required.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS certification preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and ancillary departments.

Qualifications

N/A

Skills

• Detail oriented
• Exceptional communication skills
• Critical thinker
• Collaborative team player

Pay

$58.47 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 12 hour varied shifts