RNFA, Surgery

EDUCATION:

• Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California

• CNOR-Certified Perioperative Nurse

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.

• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.

• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record

• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.