A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients. Job Summary Our client is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients within the operating room. The primary responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, supervising the surgical team, and managing case workflows to maintain efficient surgical procedures.
Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients within the operating room, strictly complying with recognized Standards of Practice, regulatory guidelines, and organizational protocols.
Room Leadership:
Supervises and directs the entire surgical team and overall patient care activities within a single operating room during active cases.
Case Management:
Organizes required time, instrumentation, equipment, medical supplies, and personnel assignments to execute effective and efficient workflows.
Surgical Field Preparation:
Prepares and configures the operating room according to the exact clinical specifications of the patient and the scheduled surgical procedure.
Patient Safety Implementation:
Safely positions patients, executes prepping/draping, conducts "time out" processes prior to incision, and ensures asepsis across the sterile field.
Surgical Accounting:
Performs precise counts of sponges, needles, and sharps ensuring all documentation is accurate.
Qualifications Clinical Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of dedicated operating room (OR) nursing experience is required.
Clinical Specialty:
Orthopedic surgical experience is required for this role.
Licensure & Credentials:
Must possess an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
Certifications:
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required. (
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PALS certification is preferred/possible)
Core Competencies:
Strong operational literacy (electronic scheduling software, email, word processing); analytical reasoning skills to define problems and establish clinical facts.
Logistics Flexibility:
Must be able to work highly variable hours and remain flexible to meet the shifting timelines of the daily surgery schedule. Skills Technical skills such as proficiency in electronic scheduling software, email, and word processing. Soft skills such as strong analytical reasoning and flexibility in variable work hours. Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. (
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Associate's Degree in Nursing / ASN is acceptable for strong candidates). Benefits Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances). Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)). 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1). Short Term Disability Insurance. Term Life Insurance Plan. • We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours. • As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
