Tenet North Cal is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Modesto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
Welcome to Doctors Medical Center.
Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services, to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.
- Comprehensive benefits for medical (free PPO plan for employee and family), prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
- Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
- Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
- Registered nurses - Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) - 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
- Benefits may vary by location and role
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Surgical Services/Assistant Director/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.
Sign on bonus doesn't apply to internal applicants
Minimum Education: ADN, BSN preferred
Minimum Experience/Skills: 3-5 years of experience in a Level II Trauma Center
License/Certificates/Credentials:
- Current California RN license
- Current BLS
- ACLS within nine months (within one year for new graduates)
- PALS within one year
- TCAR required within 12 months of hire/transfer .
- For current employees within the department, TCAR must be obtained by October 1, 2019.
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
Vision Requirements: 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
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
The RN provides high-quality, safe, cost-effective, total nursing care to all patients. The RN assumes responsibility for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on the nursing process. The RN directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, QI, and Infection Control, with the goal being to discharge the patient with an optimum level of care provided. Assumes responsibility for coordination and planning of patient care within the prescribed medical regime. Administers all medications safely and in a timely manner per hospital policy. Performs and fulfills all HICS (hospital incident command system) responsibilities, assignments, tasks, and roles as directed and needed by the facility in times of emergency and/or disaster. Responsible for knowing the Hospital's emergency codes, including the purpose and appropriate action for each, and adheres to the Hospital policies and procedures for each emergency code.
Tenet North Cal Job ID . Posted job title: RN Surgery Full Time Nights