RN, Per Diem - Westwood Main OR
 University of California - Los Angeles Health | |
 United States, California, Los Angeles | |
 Jul 22, 2025 | |
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Description
The staff RN PD is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the surgical patient. Under
minimal supervision,
functions as
a scrub
and circulating nurse. Participates in call assignments including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to comply with department standards inclusive of attendance, dress code, and a varied work schedule. The
primary responsibilities of the clinical nurse include, but are not limited to, the proper care of instrumentation and equipment; direct nursing care of patients utilizing the nursing process; development and application of leadership, delegation, and communication concepts; teaching of patients, staff, and students; maintenance of professional standards. Function
as a member of a team.
Participate in maintaining a survey-ready environment. Ensure patient safety by following regulatory and hospital standards of care. Utilize and participate in evidence-based research to guide best practice. Qualifications
Minimum of two
years experience
as circulating and scrub nurse in an inpatient Operating Room Required
Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing.
. Experience with Electronic Health Records
to accurately document the operative procedure with
surgical interventions. Skills
in setting priorities, organizing workload effectively and integrating multiple assignments with multilevel
personnel. Ability to speak, write, and read English with excellent
medical/surgical
terminology
. Work independently and follow through on all assignments.
Ability
to move objects, such as heavy carts and handle surgical equipment safely BSN required
. California Registered Nursing License required. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification required. Certified Nurse Operating Room preferred. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications preferred.
Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire | |