RN, Pre/Post Operative Nurse (Per Diem) - Bakersfield

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pre/Post Operative Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background and demonstrate exceptional patient care skills. The Pre/Post Operative Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care, ensuring patient safety, and promoting health education.

Partnered with Sante Health Partners, we specialize in providing high-quality, same-day surgical care in a state-of-the-art, patient-centered environment. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pre/Post Operative Nurse to join our expert team, ensuring seamless operations in the operating room and exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for patient’s admission and pre-operative care; holistic
  preparation for surgery, considering all needs, including pre-operative
  education, escort/family members, psychosocial needs, and acting
  under established protocols, practices, and standing orders


• Coordinates pre-operative lab work required for individual patients,
  documenting and reporting pertinent results


• Responsible for the patient’s post-operative care and stabilization;
  holistic preparation for return to the home environment, considering
  all needs, including post-discharge care, escort/family members,
  educational and psychosocial needs, and acting under established
  protocols, practices, and standing orders


• Performs thorough and accurate continual patient assessment,
  anticipating potential problems and reporting pertinent assessments
  to the anesthesiologist, supervisor, and/or surgeon appropriately


• Documents actions in medical record completely and accurately in a
  timely manner


• Keeps safety of patient, self, and others a primary concern at all times;
  acts appropriately in an emergency situation


• Acts as discharge nurse when assigned, giving holistic and thorough
  discharge education


• Demonstrates good nursing knowledge base and rationale for actions,
  including cardiac monitoring


• Supervises and directs, as delegated, the activities of non-professional
  personnel
  


• Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently, assisting
  with stocking, replenishing, and preparation of supplies


• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred).


• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an operating room or relevant clinical setting.


• Valid California RN license.


• Maintains current CPR certification and any advanced certifications


• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster).
  

Locations:

• 2080 Century Park E Suite 1111, Los Angeles, CA 90067


• 5400 Balboa Boulevard Suite 111, Encino, CA 91316


• 20162 SW Birch St #100, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Bakersfield:

• Bakersfield Surgical Center, 3550 Q St. Ste. 104, Bakersfield, California, 93301

Why Join Us?
Sante Health Partners is accredited by QUAD A and licensed by the California Department of Public Health, ensuring top-notch safety and care. You’ll work alongside a team of surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists who are passionate about delivering cutting-edge procedures and personalized care. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in patients’ lives.

If you are an experienced nurse with a passion for patient care and teamwork, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated healthcare family.

Apply today and be a part of making surgery a stress-free, positive experience for patients!