Clinical Nurse 2

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse II – Perioperative role provides direct patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act for assigned patients in a Perioperative unit. The nurse collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of safe, timely, and appropriate quality patient care. This includes providing physical assessments, nursing interventions, pain management, medication administration, specimen collection, meeting nutritional needs, and addressing patient education and discharge needs. Utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based best practices, the Clinical Nurse II assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care to meet the individualized needs of surgical patients. The nurse evaluates and adjusts the nursing care plan as needed, consults with appropriate resources, and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members when addressing ethical, legal, and clinical concerns. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additionally, the Clinical Nurse II meets the requirements outlined in the Clinical Ladder Program respective to their department. The Clinical Nurse III demonstrates a commitment to hospital involvement and professional growth through committee participation, attendance at department and organizational meetings, and presentation of educational projects and other professional development activities.

The Operating Room at Hoag Irvine is located within the state-of-the-art Hoag Hospital Irvine Sun Family Campus. The Surgical Pavilion features eight advanced operating rooms and supports a broad range of specialty procedures, including robotic, urologic, gynecologic, thoracic, general, colorectal, and vascular surgery. Team members work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to deliver exceptional surgical care utilizing advanced technology and innovative techniques. The department offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment that promotes clinical excellence, professional growth, and outstanding patient outcomes. Hoag's robotic surgery program is a significant component of the department's surgical practice, providing staff with exposure to cutting-edge minimally invasive procedures.

Education and Experience 

• Clinical Nurse IIs at Magnet designated facilities only require a BSN or that a BSN program is started within one year of hire date and BSN degree is attained within two years of the starting the BSN program
• BSN preferred
• Successful completion of an ECG course or equivalency required only for units with telemetry monitoring
• 2+ years OR RN experience preferred

Additional department specific requirements are as follows:

• Operating Room: One year recent OR experience in an acute care hospital or recent completion of the Hoag Perioperative Training Program required.

Schedule:

• 3x12 - hour shifts
• Night Shift 

Licenses Required: 

• Registered Nurse in the State of California - Current and in good standing

Certifications Required

• Current BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) upon hire

Certifications Preferred

• Operating Room: CNOR

Pay Range: $54.35 - $84.62/ hourly