At the San Mateo County Health System, we lead by example. From our most seasoned professionals to our newest team members, everyone has the opportunity to step forward to offer their insight, opinions and ideas. As part of our teaching hospital, you’ll have the chance to explore new avenues for growth while you meet the diverse healthcare needs of a thriving, vibrant community. If you’re ready to discover the leader in you, we invite you to discover the San Mateo County Health System. San Mateo County Health System is located is 25 minutes South of San Francisco, 25 minutes North of San Jose and 25 minutes from beautiful Half Moon Bay!

San Mateo Medical Center seeks experienced operating room RN for our brand new, state-of-the art Surgical Department. Under supervision, You will perform specialized professional nursing duties in assisting surgeons in the operating room. You will act as scrub and circulate nurse, help set up operating room according to type of operation. In addition, you will assist the surgeon during operative procedures and help transfer patients from operating room to recovery room and perform related duties as required. You will follow and carry out established hospital and operating room procedures to achieving some economies and/or preventing losses, through the proper handling and use of instruments, supplies and equipment. You will make regular contacts with surgeons, physicians, nurses and subordinate personnel in carrying out specialized duties. Nature of work requires sustained physical effort, including considerable standing and walking, considerable adeptness in the use of fingers and hands when assisting surgeons. You will face exposure to some accident and injury hazards with intermittent exposure to several disagreeable elements inherent in operating room procedures!

• Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader.
• Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues.
• Work with patient and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral.
• Orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students.
• Participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise.
• Participate in non-clinical assignments which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Staff Nurse Trainee: Possession of a California interim registered nursing permit.
• Staff Nurse: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent.

Knowledge of:

• Nurse Practice Act.
• Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting.
• Safety and infection control practices.
• Clinical systems, supplies and equipment.

• Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting.
• Comply with clinical procedures and policies.
• Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships.
• Work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Follow safety practices.
• Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel.
• Maintain accurate records and preparing reports.

Anyone may apply.  This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the Human Resources Department of the County. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/hr/jobs to apply.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

If you desire further information or wish to make an appointment, please feel free to contact Steve Reinhard, San Mateo Medical Center Nurse Recruiter at (650) 573-2367.

Analyst: Steve Reinhard (080709) (Staff Nurse - F016)