Physician - Occupational Medicine jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Description

About Agile Occupational Medicine:

Agile Occupational Medicine is a leading occupational medicine group with a network of 24 clinics and one surgery center dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to businesses and their employees across California and Yuma, Arizona. We specialize in ensuring the health and well-being of workers through a range of medical services, including injury care (workers’ compensation), physical examinations (employer services), and commercial (urgent care).

Job Summary: 

The Operating Room Recovery Nurse is responsible for immediate post-op care of the surgical patient.
 

Responsibilities:

• Receives patient from OR. Makes assessment on each patient at admission and discharge and records this information on Recovery Room record.
• Close observation and monitoring of the post-op patient by taking vital signs, EKG monitoring, oximetry readings and documentation of vital signs on recovery room records.
• Identifies arrhythmia’s by constant monitoring and interpreting of EKG’s as indicated and provides nursing intervention as per physician’s orders.
• Administers medications, IVs, and Rx’s and maintains records regarding dispensing of same. Observes patient reaction to medications, IV’s, Rx’s and acts appropriately when untoward reaction occurs.
• Establishes compassionate environment, assuring patient of support and care.
• Performs or assists physician in performance of non-sterile and sterile dressing changes and procedures. 
• Provie immediate respiratory assistance or support in emergency situations, including use of AMBU bag and administration of CPR and venipuncture.
• Post-op teaching of patient, if necessary, and discharge of patient. 
• Checking, maintenance, and knowledge of STAT Kit and CRASH cart.
• Recognizes and utilizes safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintains a comfortable, safe, and clean environment for the recovery area.
• Remains familiar with equipment and supplies, their location, function and upkeep. Restocks unit with supplies when necessary.
• May require other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Previous recovery room or acute care experience.
• Accredited school of nursing graduate with a current California State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse License required. 
• Current BLS certification required. 
• Current Advances Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred and at some locations it will be required. 
• Bilingual English/Spanish/ preferred. 

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package- medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference

Hourly Rate Range: $38.00-$52.00/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. 

Agile Occupational Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Agile does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided upon qualifications, merit, and business need.