The surgical practice RN works closely with Palomar Health Medical Group surgeon(s) both general and breast cancer surgery. Assist with daily operations and assisting with physician’s schedule and office procedures. Fill in when needed with authorizations, surgical scheduling, collection of outside records, diagnostic scheduling etc.

As the surgical RN, primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within the surgical practice and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities.  RN will be required to learn breast cancer, treatment options, and survivorship. Coordinates plan of care with the client, their family and the interdisciplinary team.  Also responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.   Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing. The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling.  Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.  Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail).  Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.  Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Nursing or health related field. Oncology Specialty.

Minimum Experience: 1 year of directly related RN experience in area of surgery or oncology

Preferred Experience: 2+ years of directly related RN experience in area of specialty in the outpatient area.

Required License: Current CA RN License

Preferred License: Not Applicable

Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider

American Heart Association recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Preferred Certification: Not Applicable