Title: Registered Nurse

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Pre-Admit Post/Op Hold

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Variable (12 hrs.) 

Pay Range*: $54.19 - $68.37

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for ongoing daily operational issues of Surgery Pre-Admit, Pre-Op/Hold. Provides administrative assistance and support to the Perioperative Manager and provides expertise in patient care to patients and families. Leads or participates in planning, directing, and implementing projects. Provides direct leadership to staff and manages workflow in collaboration with Perioperative Manager. Promotes the philosophy of patient-focused care and assists in the development, monitoring, and implementation of a cost-effective budget. Coordinates and monitors patient flow, unit operations, supplies and schedules for the Surgery Pre-Admit, Pre-Op/Hold department.

Additional responsibilities include the participation in the hiring process and assisting in evaluations of the above staff members. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values. The employee shall support Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the performance improvement plan.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job 

Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently provide care in emergency situations

Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently administer medications, intravenous therapy and basic fluid management

Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform therapeutic/diagnostic interventions according to Medical Center Policy and procedure.

Demonstrates the ability to competently facilitate the healthcare team in the efficient/effective daily operations.

Provides daily clinical leadership and direction for the surgical services units through effective communication and positive role modeling.

Assists in the recruitment, retention, and evaluation of all Surgery Pre-Admit, Pre-Op/Hold staff.

Assists in equipment management, yearly budget development, and monthly budget maintenance.

Assists Perioperative Manager with annual hospital mandated and staff education.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

• Current CA RN license required
• BSN required 
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing 
• One-year acute care experience in Pre-Admit Post/Op unit in an acute setting.
• Current BLS, ACLS & PALS required
• Current CCRN, CPAN or CAPA preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

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