Per Diem Registered Nurse; RN – Surgery Center

Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgery Center

Salary Range: $55 Per Hour

Reproductive Partners San Diego is a leading Southern California fertility clinic, internationally and nationally recognized for our success in IVF – in vitro fertilization, egg freezing and other fertility treatments for our patients.

Successful fertility treatment requires a cohesive team of physicians, nurses, embryologists, scientists and staff all working toward a common goal. Reproductive Partners San Diego has six physicians specialized in reproductive medicine who help each other effectively diagnose and treat patients. Many of our physicians and staff members have been together for over twenty years. This legacy of cooperation has produced techniques for developing individual treatment plans which result in a high level of success in even the most difficult cases.

When you join the RPSD team as an employee, you will benefit from the combined knowledge and innovation of the entire group.

Job Summary

As a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgery Center, you will play a crucial role in assisting patients through the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process. You will work closely with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless and compassionate experience for our patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned based on operational needs.

• Perform preoperative nursing assessments, including review of medical history, medications, allergies, and vital signs.
• Educate patients on procedure expectations, pre- and post-operative instructions, and recovery care specific to fertility treatments.
• Assist anesthesia providers and physicians during oocyte retrievals and other outpatient procedures.
• Monitor patients intraoperatively and postoperatively, ensuring safe recovery from anesthesia and addressing pain, nausea, or anxiety.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and their partners undergoing emotionally sensitive fertility treatments.
• Complete discharge teaching and instructions with patients and caregivers.

• Prepare procedure and recovery rooms with appropriate equipment, medications, and supplies.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation.

• Adhere to infection control, sterile technique, and safety protocols specific to outpatient surgical care.
• Ensure compliance with QuadA, OSHA, HIPAA, and California state regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance reviews related to surgical and fertility care.
• Promptly report and document adverse events, safety concerns, or equipment malfunctions.

Confidential and Sensitive Information: Ensure the confidentiality of all patient records and care per confidentiality policy and HIPAA regulations.

Attendance/ Punctuality/ Reliability is an essential function of this position to report to work on time for your scheduled hours dependent on operational needs, ready for work; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) from four-year accredited school of nursing
• Certificates and Licenses: California RN license;
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification;
  Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; and California Driver License.
• Experience: 1–2 years of nursing experience in an outpatient or hospital setting required. Previous experience in fertility, women’s health, or gynecology preferred. Experience with conscious sedation and PACU recovery strongly desired. Opportunities for professional development and growth. A friendly and supportive work environment.

Competencies

Customer Service – Displays courtesy and sensitivity; manage difficult or emotional patient situations; respond promptly to patient needs; meet commitments.

Dependability – Commit to doing the best job possible; follow instructions, respond to management direction; keep commitments; meet attendance and punctuality guidelines; respond to requests for service and assistance; take responsibility for own actions.

Job Knowledge – Competency in required job skills and knowledge; displays understanding of how the job relates to others; exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills; require minimal supervision; uses resources effectively.

Teamwork – Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put the success of the team above own interests; give and welcome feedback.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Employees will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their manager.

RPSD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.