Description
Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been
providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility
includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma
center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being
a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural
hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees.
Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and
an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.
Job Summary:
Assists surgeons and anesthesiologist and coordinates flow of equipment,
supplies and staff during a surgical procedure. Assures patient safety
throughout the perioperative phase of care. Participates in patient care
planning, assessment and nursing treatment. This position is represented by CNA.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
* Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required
* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
* One year previous full time experience in the operating room: Required
Licenses/Certifications:
* Current RN license in state of practice: Required
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per
AH policy: Preferred
* Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR): Preferred
* Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required
Essential Functions:
* Is competent to circulate in the Operating Room during a surgical procedure.
Is knowledgeable of and consistently applies the principles of aseptic
technique. Is competent to safely operate all equipment routinely utilized in
the Operating Room.
* Is competent to prepare patients for surgery, including safe, appropriate
anatomical positioning. Is competent to perform pre, intra, and post
procedure patient care planning and assessment following established Surgery
Department criteria.
* Is competent to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials from
operative procedures. Is competent to access facility information systems to
retrieve and utilize pertinent information for the provision of patient care
or in the performance of other job related responsibilities.
* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job
specific responsibilities related to patient safety, security, emergency
preparedness, emergent patient situations, control of hazardous
materials/waste, life safety, medical equipment and utility systems as
outlined in the Hospital’s environment of care plan.
* Documents temperature of tissue/allografts, verifies package integrity,
delivers to sterile field, per manufacturers' guidelines; documents process
in appropriate tissue log book. Efficiently uses down time for job-related or
unit specific work, including, but not limited to: chart auditing, cleaning
and restocking, training or .edu modules).
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and
patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required
vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where
applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read
the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents
therein.