Registered Nurse (RN) – General Surgery

Registered Nurse (RN) - General Surgery

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: General Surgery

LOCATION: Santa Rosa, CA

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our General Surgery team. If you are a motivated and experienced nurse with a passion for surgical care, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our healthcare family.

Job Summary:

As a Registered Nurse in our General Surgery department, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care during surgical procedures and throughout the perioperative period. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and comfort of our patients while upholding the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care: Provide safe, comprehensive, and patient-centered care to individuals undergoing surgical procedures within the General Surgery department.
2. Assessment: Conduct thorough patient assessments, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative evaluations, to identify and address the individualized needs of each patient.
3. Monitoring: Monitor patients during surgery, ensuring their physiological status remains stable, and intervene as necessary to maintain patient safety.
4. Medication Administration: Administer medications and intravenous therapies as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosing and patient response.
5. Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed electronic health records, including surgical documentation and progress notes.
6. Communication: Effectively communicate with the surgical team, patients, and their families to provide updates on the patient's condition and post-operative care instructions.
7. Collaboration: Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
8. Compliance: Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards at all times.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• California Registered Nurse License upon hire
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
• Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certificate - NIH Stroke Scale Training Course within 90 days of hire
• 1 year of nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), IVPS (Intravenous Push and Bolus Medications) certification upon hire
• Experience in Surgical Services or General Surgery nursing

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Supportive work environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.