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Operating Room RN (CLIN NURSE 2)
University of California Davis Health System
Operating Room RN (CLIN NURSE 2)
University of California Davis Health System
 Operating Room RN (CLIN NURSE 2) Job Summary Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act. #CA-LA Apply By Date: 09/17/2024 at 11:59p.m. Minimum Qualifications
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Department Overview Perioperative Services at UC Davis Health encompasses multiple Operating Rooms, Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Units, and Sterile Processing Departments, across the UC Davis Health Campus. Surgical care is provided across the entire life spectrum, includes a wide range of inpatient and ambulatory surgical specialties, including (but not limited to: ACS Level 1 Trauma, Bariatric, Burn, Cardiac, Colorectal, Endocrine, ENT, Gynecology, comprehensive Neurosurgery, Oncologic, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Trauma, comprehensive Orthopedic (Spine, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Hand Trauma), Otolaryngology, Pain, Plastics, Robotics, Thoracic, Transplant, Vascular, , Urology, and Uro-Gyn. Additionally, our Children's Surgery Center provides comprehensive surgical care in the full-range of surgical specialties in an age-appropriate setting. This or these positions will be located in the new 48X outpatient surgery center complex. Department Specific Job Scope The Operating Room Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for patients during the perioperative time frame. The Operating Room Basic Registered Nurse provides surgical patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing the nursing process in the scrub or circulator roles. Essential responsibilities may include, but not limited to: Assisting surgeons in the operating room; work with other members of the surgical team to ensure the operating room is prepared according to type of procedure; work with other members of the surgical team to manage specimens; positions patient safely on the operating table; perform general nursing duties and be competent in OR procedures as verified by specific competencies; demonstrate the ability to facilitate smooth and efficient room turnover and patient flow; perform measures to assure the safety of team members and patients during the perioperative time frame; provide the patient / family with pre and post operative education; integrate and coordinate patient care throughout the surgical care continuum. The Operating Room Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for patients during the intraoperative phase of care during a patients perioperative experience. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Develop and implement an individualized perioperative patient plan of care. Protect the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources. Perform accounting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items. Perform interventions necessary to ensure that the patient's procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level. Performs interventions necessary to ensure safe patient positioning on the surgical table. Manage specimens according to organizational policy and procedures. Communicate the patient's status to relevant parties throughout the continuum of care. Prepare, and administer medications safely and correctly. Perform interventions to maintain the status of the patient's genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels. Perform interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period. Perform interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection. Protect the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy by acting as a patient advocate. Provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice. Assure readiness for each patient using a team-based approach to room preparation, including the post procedure cleaning of the room and preparation of room for subsequent patients to ensure the patient moves through the perioperative continuum of care timely. Document nursing care accurately, completely, and legibly in the electronic medical record. Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling, preparing, and organizing sterile supplies and equipment, performing accounting procedures with the RN circulator, assisting with placement of sterile drapes, providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure, maintaining an organized sterile field, ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed, and preparing sterile dressings. Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transports them to the decontamination areas. Collaborate effectively with all members of the perioperative team to assure safe, effective quality of care for each patient and family member. Coordinates transfer of care as applicable. Performs interventions to assure the safety of team members and patients during the intraoperative period. POSITION INFORMATION
Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html Physical Demands
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=71986&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=5〈uageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-62faa35d0dd8f340819fdf3064c2ab0b
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About University of California Davis Health System
UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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