Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Surgical Services/Operations Coordinator/Shift Manager/Designee, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. The RN is responsible for monitoring the patient’s physiological status in the immediate operative period. Communicates with the surgeon and anesthesiologist about patient conditions and receives direction for patient management. Intercedes to maintain optimum homeostasis.

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus based on experience (does not apply to internal applicants).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations in the surgical environment
• Monitor patient’s physiological status during the immediate operative period
• Communicate with surgeons and anesthesiologists regarding patient conditions and management
• Maintain optimum homeostasis for patients

Requirements

• Current California RN license
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification within nine months (within one year for new graduates)
• PALS certification within one year
• TCAR certification required within 12 months of hire/transfer
• 2+ years of surgery experience
• BSN preferred

Physical Demands

• Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking
• Lift/position up to 50 lbs
• Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Ability to move quickly
• Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform position accountabilities

Working Conditions

• Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness) and emergency and crisis situations
• Subject to irregular hours
• Occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Pay

$59.31 - $88.42 hourly (individual wages are determined based upon qualifications and experience).

About the Organization

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Services include cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and children's services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care.