RN Lead - Surgery (OR) - Mercy SD
Scripps Health
Summary
This is a Full time, benefited position as a Lead OR RN at Scripps Mercy San Diego. The shift is 3 days per week with a 12 hour day shift. This individual will need to have OR circulating experience specifically with Orthopedics/Neuro/Spine surgery service lines. They will also support other Lead services.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Management and coordination of patient care within the Care Unit on a per shift basis through implementation and integration of the nursing process, assignment and supervision of appropriate staff, and coordination and collaboration with physicians
- Function as the Care Unit expert and provide functional direction to members of the OR Patient Care team
- Communicate with supply chain coordinators, vendors, surgeons, and charge RNs
- Review the OR schedule and order necessary products and supplies
- Cover breaks, support staff in the room for their services, at times may staff a room
- May help other Leads on projects
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills
- Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
- California Registered Nurse License
- One (1) year of recent surgery or operating room RN experience in an acute care setting
- Orthopedics/Neuro/Spine surgery experience
- Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- 3 years or more experience in Nursing experience is preferred
- 2 years or more of related experience
- CNOR certificate
- Leadership experience
Requirements
- Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
- California Registered Nurse License
- One (1) year of recent surgery or operating room RN experience in an acute care setting
- Orthopedics/Neuro/Spine surgery experience
- Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)
- 3 years or more experience in Nursing experience is preferred
- 2 years or more of related experience (preferred)
- CNOR certificate (preferred)
- Leadership experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Hiring Incentive
- Relocation Incentive
- Professional Development Programs
- Health Insurance
Company overview
Scripps Health is a prominent nonprofit healthcare system based in San Diego, California, recognized as one of the region's largest and most comprehensive medical providers. Founded in 1924, the organization operates five acute-care hospital campuses across San Diego County, along with numerous outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and affiliated physician groups. Scripps is renowned for its clinical excellence, consistently ranking among the nation's top hospitals in various specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, and cancer care. The system maintains strong affiliations with leading academic institutions and operates the Scripps Research Translational Institute, which focuses on genomic medicine and personalized healthcare. As a community-focused organization, Scripps Health provides a full continuum of care from primary and preventive services to complex specialty treatments and emergency care, serving over 700,000 patients annually. The system is also a major teaching institution with residency and fellowship programs across multiple medical specialties.