Clinical Nurse I: Irvine OR
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About the job
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Clinical Nurse II – Perioperative role provides direct patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act for assigned patients in a Perioperative unit. The nurse collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of safe, timely, and appropriate quality patient care. This includes providing physical assessments, nursing interventions, pain management, medication administration, specimen collection, meeting nutritional needs, and addressing patient education and discharge needs. Utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based best practices, the Clinical Nurse II assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care to meet the individualized needs of surgical patients. The nurse evaluates and adjusts the nursing care plan as needed, consults with appropriate resources, and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members when addressing ethical, legal, and clinical concerns. Performs other duties as assigned.
Additionally, the Clinical Nurse II meets the requirements outlined in the Clinical Ladder Program respective to their department. The Clinical Nurse III demonstrates a commitment to hospital involvement and professional growth through committee participation, attendance at department and organizational meetings, and presentation of educational projects and other professional development activities.
The Operating Room at Hoag Irvine is located within the state-of-the-art Hoag Hospital Irvine Sun Family Campus. The Surgical Pavilion features eight advanced operating rooms and supports a broad range of specialty procedures, including robotic, urologic, gynecologic, thoracic, general, colorectal, and vascular surgery. Team members work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to deliver exceptional surgical care utilizing advanced technology and innovative techniques. The department offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment that promotes clinical excellence, professional growth, and outstanding patient outcomes. Hoag's robotic surgery program is a significant component of the department's surgical practice, providing staff with exposure to cutting-edge minimally invasive procedures.
Education and Experience
- Clinical Nurse Is at Magnet designated facilities only require a BSN or that a BSN program is started within one year of hire date and BSN degree is attained within two years of the starting the BSN program
- BSN preferred
- Successful completion of an ECG course or equivalency required only for units with telemetry monitoring
- 1+ year OR RN experience preferred
Additional department specific requirements are as follows
- Operating Room : One year recent OR experience in an acute care hospital or recent completion of the Hoag Perioperative Training Program required.
Schedule
- 3x12 - hour shifts
- Day Shift
Licenses Required
- Registered Nurse in the State of California - Current and in good standing
Certifications Required
- Current BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) upon hire
Certifications Preferred
- Operating Room: CNOR
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
From Hoag's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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