Clinical Nurse C-UH: Operating Room

This position is a Clinical Nurse C in the Operating Room, focused on pre-anesthesia consultation and perioperative nursing. You will work closely with surgeon offices and the healthcare team to prescribe patients prior to procedures requiring general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care, retrieve pre-operative test results and medical history, identify potential surgical risks, and provide patient education about surgery and recovery.

You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement interventions aligned with the organization's Professional Practice Model based on Duffy's Quality Caring Theory. Your work directly supports optimal surgical outcomes and contributes to maintaining Magnet Recognition standards.

Responsibilities

• Prescreen patients prior to procedures requiring general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care
• Coordinate care and communication among the surgical healthcare team
• Retrieve and review pre-operative tests (EKGs, labs, chest X-rays), history and physical, current medications, allergies, and other pertinent clinical information
• Identify potential issues that could result in negative surgical outcomes, delays, or cancellations
• Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers about surgery and the recovery process
• Perform the nursing process independently: assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Apply evidence-based practice to optimize patient outcomes
• Contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (external hires)
• Minimum three years of nursing experience
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced competencies and knowledge in pre-anesthesia consultation and education, procedural and perianesthesia nursing
• Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality
• Proficiency with computer systems including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical records, and electronic event reporting programs
• Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment
• Ability to perform technical patient care activities
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• Ability to be assertive and consistent in following and enforcing policies
• Ability to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate
• Ability to accept direction and work independently with minimal supervision
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and organize and prioritize workload
• Ability to recall information with accuracy and pay close attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care
• Ability to discern temperature variances through touch
• Ability to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
• Ability to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace
• Ability to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents
• Basic math competency
• Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required for external hires
• Exception: Currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program (AS degree to DNP degree) with proof of 25% program completion required; DNP degree must be completed within two and a half years of hire date
• Exception: If employed in a LLUH entity with an Associate or Diploma Degree at time of application, AS or Diploma degree is acceptable

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical experience
• Spanish language proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing)