Job Information
Dignity Health Ambulatory Surgery Nurse in Sacramento, California
Overview
Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A" Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.
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Responsibilities
Mercy General Hospital was established over 100 years ago as Sacramento’s first hospital and has been providing surgical services for over 45 years. The Perioperative program is one of the largest in Northern California with a pioneering spirit among an experienced and dedicated team of professionals.
The Surgical Services at Mercy General Hospital demands a very high level of technical skills team work and organization. The perioperative program is high volume in open and hybrid procedures. We have a large population of orthopedic and spine patient population are an accredited orthopedic and spine Center of Excellence. Nurses in our perioperative setting are able to work with the latest technology in surgical advances including robotic assisted procedure. In 2021 Mercy General was awarded the Robotic Center of Excellence. The RNs function with a high degree of autonomy and deliver exceptional standards of care producing some of the best clinical outcomes in the state. Mercy General made the 35 top hospitals for cardiac surgery and ranked 3 rd in the state of California HealthGrades (2022).
Many registered nurses and OR Techs are attracted to our ORs for cutting edge procedures with a high level of procedural experience required by many advanced practice programs. At Mercy General Hospital you will develop the skill set to manage very acute and complex surgical patients.
Our Mission is provide the most comprehensive and advanced patient care in a compassionate environment respecting the whole individual.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires at least 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse in an operating room or cardiac surgery in an acute care setting.
Current CA RN license
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Other certifications may be required.
Pay Range
$67.57 - $82.06 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.