(RN) Registered Nurse Per Diem - OSC Hillcrest
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive. The Hillcrest Same Day Operating Room will have multiple services including Orthopedics, Urology, Pain Procedures, IR, ENT, Plastics and Vascular Service lines. This Peri-Operative Services RN will primarily work in the Hillcrest Same Day Operating Rooms but will cross-train to the Main OR. This position is for 12-hour day shifts with weekend, holiday, and call requirements at the Outpatient Surgery Center (OSC) at our Hillcrest Medical Center location. 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. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California. BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date. Minimum three (3+) years Acute Care Operating Room RN experience. Minimum three (3+) years Scrub RN experience. Must be able to scrub - ENT, GYN, Urology, Plastic, and/or Ortho. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work within a team environment.