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RN, PD – PEP-C
Work Location
Los Angeles,CA
Job #21631
Work Hours
as needed; 730-1600, variable shifts as needed between Westwood and Santa Monica
Employment Type
6 – Staff- Per Diem
Duration
Indefinite
Salary Range
$91.84-91.84 Hourly
Posted Date
January 14, 2025
Bargaining Unit
CNA – NX
Apply as Internal/Current Employee
Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. When you join UCLA Health as a nurse, you’ll deliver leading-edge care as you build an exceptional career with a health system that’s consistently ranked among the best in the country.
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Description
The staff RN is a professional caregiver who provides pre-operative evaluation and medical screening of patients having anesthesia for a surgery or procedure, by reviewing and evaluating internal and external medical and other relevant documents, and conducting a pre-operative phone interview (or on-site clinical review) of the patient.
The RN will apply critical thinking processes for identification and scoring of identified and potential risk factors of surgical patients, and collaborate with the surgical team for pre-operative assessment, recommendations and management. Throughout the evaluative process, the RN will teach and instruct patients on pre-operative care management and coordinate care with the physician, patient and staff.
The RN is responsible for maintaining efficient patient flow, clinical assessment, planning, initiating medical interventions and diagnostic work-ups, and communicating with patient/family/physician regarding any medical issues that may hinder or prevent surgery/treatment plans. The RN will utilize problem solving, systems planning and patient care management skills in a high volume work environment, and will complete approximately 1 or more patient charts an hour.
This role will participate in lectures/in-services dealing with topics concerning management of patient care. The PEPC RN supports the department’s philosophy and objectives, and will also carry out all other duties as assigned.
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