Staff Nurse- OR Circulator (FT / Day)

Join our team of professional and passionate health care professionals who are committed to the well-being of our patients and provide patient care based on competence, professional expertise, knowledge and evidence based practice.

Our Staff Nurses are critical to the success of St. Joseph's Medical Center and require the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity Health. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.

OPERATING ROOM/GI/PRE-POST STAFF NURSES assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for all age patients in operating room, GI rooms, PACU and Pre-Admit. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to physicians, patients, family members, and personnel in other departments as well as team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the Nurse Supervisor or Director of Nursing, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits and projects.

PRE-POST PERIOPERATIVE STAFF NURSES assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for all age patients in PACU department and Pre-Admit. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to physicians, patients, family members, and personnel in other departments as well as team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the Nurse Supervisor or Director of Nursing, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits and projects. This position requires providing service to a one or more age populations including an pediatric through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Graduate of an RN School of Nursing

* OR Circulator requires 3 years of OR Circulator experience within last 5 years.

* Current California RN License and BLS, ACLS & PALS

* Demonstrated clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities. Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.

PREFERRED:

* Pre/Post Surgery positions require 3 years experience in critical care of equivalent

* Pre-Op Recovery experience preferred.

* Bachelor degree in health related field preferred.

St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word "dignity" perfectly defines what our organization stands for, showing respect for all people by providing excellent care.

St. Joseph's Medical Center, was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, is a not for profit, fully accredited, regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400, and more than 2,400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton,California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead, St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the "most preferred hospital" by local consumers.