Pre and Post Surgery Nurse
US-CA-SACRAMENTO
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 410575
Type: Day
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Overview: Built-in 1973, Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento's southern suburbs, including the Elk Grove, Wilton, and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1,120 employees, 283 medical staff, and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace - a 171-bed, sub-acute skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital that provides care for the elderly, as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program, an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together, the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification, treatment, and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims, the Human Trafficking Medical Home. One Community. One Mission. One California Responsibilities: The Pre- and Post-Surgery Nurse provides, coordinates, and directs care to individuals and families using a holistic approach. The nursing process is used as a structured mechanism for critical thinking and problem solving in providing effective and appropriate care within a safe and confidential environment from admission to discharge. Each RN is responsible for collaborating with members of the healthcare team, providing leadership, personal/professional development, and conducting him/herself professionally. Provide care for pre-procedure/post-procedure (diagnostic and treatment procedures) patients and intra-procedure patients (including but not limited to: endoscopy, TEE, cardioversion, regional blocks). Floating to the outpatient surgery center may be required. Qualifications: Minimum: * Current California RN license required * One (1) year of Telemetry experience in an acute care setting as an RN * Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association) * Procedural Sedation Certification Preferred: * Previous pre- and post-surgery experience is highly preferred * Critical care experience (PACU, ER, ICU, or equivalent)
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