Per Diem Nurse - Irvine Beckman Laser Surgery Center - Varied

Position Overview

Incumbent provides patient care to an assigned group of patients in a specialized nursing unit. He/she is responsible for the clinical aspect of patient care. Assists with procedures, patient education, outpatient and post treatment discharge. The nurse incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides patient care to an assigned group of patients in a specialized nursing unit.
• Responsible for the clinical aspect of patient care.
• Assists with procedures.
• Provides patient education.
• Assists with outpatient and post treatment discharge.
• Incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Minimum of six months demonstrated nursing experience
• Minimum 1 year experience working with pediatric patients
• Current California RN license
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• ACLS and PALS certification upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Benefits & Perks

• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks