Salary Range: $46.39 - $63.95

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

This position reports to the Director of Perioperative Services. Plans, coordinates and implements patient care for primarily Special Procedure patients.  Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Remains flexible to changing systems. Supports other nursing areas within the Perioperative Services and General Nursing department by floating when needed after appropriate orientation. Treats patients, families, visitors, peers and physicians with consideration and respect. Works well under stress and with tight deadlines. Communicates concerns appropriately using the established chain of command.

District Responsibility

Supports the District mission, vision and values statements. Demonstrate respect, professionalism and courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”. Consistently uses C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others. Maintains all principles of confidentiality according to District policy and as required by State and Federal agencies. Follows guidelines and practices identified in the Employee Handbook. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities within the unit and within the Nursing Department. Completes hospital-wide skills competencies annually. Complies with annual PPD and FIT testing.  Maintains responsibility for own professional development.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrates proficiency in the care of patients in the Perioperative Services and General Services area after appropriate orientation to each area, throughout entire patient continuum. Assists Perioperative Services and General Nursing Services team with scheduled and emergent special procedures. Assists in procedure with patient assessment, screening, monitoring, medication administration, positioning, patient transportation, discharge, and education. Demonstrates proper handling of pathology specimens per hospital policy. Participates in handling all procedures and equipment that pertains to each area, per department and organizational policy. Special Procedure schedules vary related to the number of cases, the Special Procedure RN recognizes some days may be call off days, with some days being longer. Understands the need to take call according to department needs. Willing to be trained to assist with technical aspects of procedures (handling biopsy forceps, snares, scope handling, and physician assistance). Demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Is able to interpret data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age specific needs and to provide the care and supplies needed appropriate to the patient’s age group. Demonstrates the ability to function as a team member within the unit and the department. Demonstrates the ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients, visitors and physicians. Accepts appropriate supervision.

Essential Functions:

The ability to perform all aspects of Special Procedure RN’s job duties in Perioperative Services Department and General Nursing Services, which includes standing or walking for prolonged periods of time, bending, gripping, grasping, stooping, kneeling, pushing and pulling. The ability to use word processing programs and patient EMR systems. Maintains nursing license following the Scope of Practice for Registered Nursing and any certifications required for Perioperative Services Department. Demonstrates the ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients, visitors and physicians. Demonstrates strong skills in interpretation and comprehension in cardiac rhythms, hemodynamics, airway management, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and history and physical assessment. Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and ability to work under pressure. Demonstrates strong communication skills.

Position Qualifications:

Education: Current California license as an RN. Experience: Previous experience with the care of patients in all areas with demonstrated leadership abilities. Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS required, ECG interpretation. Skills/Ability: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Computer skills preferred.  Exhibits the ability to organize work assignments and follow through with accuracy.  Exercises good judgment, demonstrates initiative, emotional stability, tact and poise. LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.