Outpatient Surgery Center

Young, RN

"We have excellent teamwork between staff and management. It is excellent to work at USC and I am proud to be part of innovative medicine."

 
About the Unit

  • 20-30 surgeries a day
  • RN staffing ratio: PACU-2:1, pre-op 4:1
  • Patient population: Ophthalmology, minor orthopedic, ENT, urology, plastic surgery
  • Type of technology: Updated ophthalmology equipment for retina, cataract, and glaucoma surgery. Arthroscopic equipment, Image guidance system and balloon sinuplasty system for sinus surgery
 Experienced RN Qualifications

  • Current California RN licensure
  • OR RN- minimum of 1 year as circulating nurse in acute care setting, BCLS required, ACLS and CNOR preferred
  • PACU RN- minimum of 1 year in PACU or ICU in acute care setting, BCLS, ACLS, PALS required, CPAN preferred
  • Pre/Post-Op RN- minimum of 1 year in Pre/post-Op in acute care setting, BCLS,ACLS,PALS required

For New Graduates

  • 18-week Versant RN Residency Program
  • One-on-one experienced preceptors
  • Exciting and supportive journey from novice to competent practitioner
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