Posted: 10/01/2024 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Beauty Job Number: MM932437923

Job Description

Perioperative Nurse

San Diego, CA | Full Time

Join the team of a world-renowned plastic surgeon in San Diego, offering exceptional pre and post-operative care to patients recovering from cosmetic procedures. This role provides personalized aftercare, ensuring a smooth recovery process for those who have undergone plastic surgery.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Perioperative Nurse to join our practice. As the Perioperative Nurse, you will play a crucial role in the pre-operative care and aftercare of patients who have undergone procedures, providing specialized care. Responsibilities will include tasks such as monitoring healing, and educating patients on pre and post-op care protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide pre and post-operative nursing care following plastic surgery procedures
Provide emotional support to patients
Remove sutures, assess wound healing, and administer medications as needed
Monitor patients for signs of infection or complications, reporting to the surgeon as required
Educate patients on post-surgical care, including hygiene, medication administration, and activity restrictions
Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimize recovery outcomes
Maintain accurate patient records and communicate progress with the surgical team
Provide emotional support to patients, ensuring a positive and comfortable recovery experience

Qualifications:

Current and valid RN license in the state of California
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Minimum of one year of previous perioperative experience, or completion of on-the-job training in a perioperative setting
Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
Is a plus if you have a current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current
Is a plus if you have a current ACLS (AHA) certification (within 30 days of hire) and maintain current
Is a plus if you have a current PALS (AHA) certification (within 30 days of hire) and maintain current

Skills & Attributes:

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
Excellent communication and patient education skills
Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care
Ability to handle post-operative complications and emergencies with confidence and composure

Salary: $100,000 to $110,000, dependent on experience

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm PST

*(may need to carry emergency phone for patients when needed)

Meet Your Recruiter

Nicole Rossetti

Nicole’s background lies heavily in eCommerce and recruiting in various industries. She has always been drawn back to recruiting because of her natural ability to connect with others. For Nicole, finding the right match is immensely rewarding and what motivates her to continue building strong connections.

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