(RN) Per Diem - MOP Main OR - 135816

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Hillcrest Same Day Operating Room will be have multiple services including Orthopedics, Urology, Pain Procedures, IR, ENT, Plastics and Vascular Service lines. This Peri-Operative Services RN will primarily work in the Hillcrest Same Day Operating Rooms but will cross-train to the Main OR. This position is for 12-hour day shifts with weekend, holiday, and call requirements.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

About the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion: Located in Hillcrest, the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion is a state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot medical facility designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of our region. Spanning six floors, this advanced facility is home to key clinical programs and offers specialized diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services. With a strong emphasis on cancer care, we are committed to delivering world-class medical services in a patient-centered environment.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
• Minimum one (1) year Operating Room RN experience.
• Must be able to scrub - ENT, GYN, Urology, Plastic, and/or Ortho.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work within a team environment.

• BSN
• Charge nurse experience preferred.
• Two (2) years of scrub and operating room RN experience including ENT, GYN, Urology, Plastic and Ortho.
• Outpatient experience preferred.
• CNOR

• Per diem shift requirement is an average of 1 shift per week. Must be available 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks and 1 major holiday. This is subject to change based on department needs.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to float to Main OR and take call as needed.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.