JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK�s cross streets is named in his honor.

Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including:

�Emergency care 24/7

�Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology

�Cardiovascular services

�Maternity care and pediatric services

�Ambulatory surgery center

�Imaging services

�Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

Position Overview:

�The professional nurse RN II in the Operating Room uses the nursing process to plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care of the patient undergoing anesthesia and/or surgery.

�The RN II considers the patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, language barriers, age, teaching needs, and readiness to learn.

�The RN II provides care and education based upon the following parameters: involves the interdisciplinary team in the plan of care and patient intervention, uses an autonomous practice, and demonstrates competence in OR routines, techniques, and established protocols.

�The RN II independently anticipates professional responsibilities and accepts accountability for professional action and uses critical thinking skills in daily practice.

�The RN II uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and is able to maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians and participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities and monitoring as requested.

�California RN License
�Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge related to a RN II position
�CPR
�Basic Computer Skills
�Basic EKG Course (within six (6) months of employment)

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