Registered Nurse/Clinical I, Operating Room - Full Time Days

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (Clinical I) to provide high-quality patient care in the Operating Room on a full-time day schedule. This position is designed for new graduate nurses or those with less than one year of clinical experience, offering structured support and mentorship to build foundational nursing skills in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient care using the nursing process
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the care team
• Administer medications safely in accordance with hospital policies
• Educate patients and families on care plans, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record
• Communicate effectively with physicians and care team using SBAR
• Monitor patient conditions and escalate changes as needed
• Support infection control and patient safety standards
• Participate in quality improvement and patient experience initiatives
• Assist with patient throughput and discharge planning

Required Qualifications

• New graduate RN or less than 1 year of clinical experience
• Current California RN license
• ADN required; BSN preferred
• AHA BLS certification
• AHA ACLS certification
• AHA PALS certification (required within 30 days of employment)
• Annual Stroke Education (required within 30 days of employment)
• LA City Fire Card (required within 30 days of employment)
• Management of Aggressive Behavior certification (required within 30 days of employment)
• NIHSS certification (required within 30 days of employment)

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong clinical judgment and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment