Description

UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

 
Clinical Nurse II (RN) - CVOR (CLIN NURSE 2) 

Salary Range:  $66.86 - $89.97 hourly **This position is eligible for a hiring and/or relocation bonus.

Apply By Date:  January 07, 2023. This position will be considering applications as they apply, until filled.

Registered Nurses in the Operating Room department at UC Davis Medical Center provide care to adult and pediatric patients with a variety of perioperative (medical surgical, critical care, emergent, perioperative) needs. Patient conditions include: Diagnosis amenable to surgical intervention; ASA 1 thur ASA VI, which spans a “normal healthy patient” through a "delayed brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes.

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery is an advanced specialty within Perioperative Services that provides invasive and complex procedures for patients with serious cardiovascular conditions. Cardiovascular Nurses (CVOR nurses) are key members of the cardiac team who circulate and scrub alongside the surgeon and other cardiac team members to provide optimal safe patient care. The CVOR nurse coordinates intraoperative patient care by ensuring that necessary equipment, sterile instrumentation, medications and technology are available to the team while continuously monitoring for quality during surgery with patient safety as the highest priority.

 
Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two years recent CVOR RN circulating a broad range of Cardio/Thoracic surgical work experience.
• Ability and Skill to scrub a broad range of Cardio/Thoracic surgical procedures within 6 months of hire.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Possession of current California RN License.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR or UCDH-issued CPR Certification
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• CNOR certification within 6 months of hire.
• Recent work experience scrubbing CVOR procedures.

Department Description

The Main Operating Room has 24 operating rooms, Children's Surgery Center has 6 operating rooms and Same Day Surgery Center has 4 operating rooms. The majority of the surgical procedures performed tend to be complex. Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, patient care is provided to a wide range of surgical services including: Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Plastics, Vascular, Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Thoracic, Burn, Trauma, Gyn, Urology, Pediatrics, Transplant, and General Surgery.

 
Special Requirements

• Reference report reflect an overall meets or exceeds rating.
• Ability to work overtime, float to other areas and work weekends and holidays.
• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.   

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=272004

Job ID #60126

 
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer