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What's It Like For Perioperative RNs?
At John Muir Health both campuses provide comprehensive surgery services. The Concord campus specializes in Cardiac, Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, and Walnut Creek specializes in Total Joint Replacements, spine procedures and neurosurgery.
We offer groundbreaking techniques and equipment far ahead of others in our field. We were among the first in the Bay Area to perform the mini-knee and artificial-disk replacement surgeries. As Contra Costa County's only Trauma Center, Walnut Creek provides our surgeons with specially designed surgical equipment available for treating orthopedic traumas and other complex cases. At John Muir Health we are looking for Perioperative RNs who are eager to learn new techniques, procedures, equipment and methods for delivering safe patient care and quality outcomes.
We have an outstanding medical staff that stays abreast of the most recent procedures. Our nurses play a leadership role in perioperative nursing practice that focuses on sophisticated care planning and patient interventions. The role of the RN is one of professional practice that includes autonomy, clinical decision-making and nursing excellence.
Walnut Creek Campus
Perioperative Nurse Training
Interested in an opportunity for career growth? Looking for a challenge? This training program introduces registered nurses to perioperative nursing. Didactic education is provided by Bay Area Colleges and clinical experience occurs with the support of preceptors at John Muir Walnut Creek Campus Surgery Department.
Requirements: RNs with at least one year of Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Emergency or floor nursing experience preferred. John Muir health employees and external applicants are considered. Homework/Commitment to excellence and lifelong learning are essential.
Class Date(s): August-December and January-May.
Location: Didactic - Skyline College/College of San Mateo and Surgical Careers Center, San Bruno; Clinical - John Muir Walnut Creek Campus.
Interview: Potential candidates will be interviewed prior to acceptance.
Fees: Registration $1,500 (includes texts). RN Student AORN Membership - Financial Support/Salary is offered by the Surgery Department.
Registration: First come first served basis, based upon successful candidate interviews.
To be considered for interviews, send resume with cover letter to: Judith Schaffer, Clinical Coordinator, Surgery, (925) 947-5360 Ext: 33771.
Direct Training Program questions to: Jacklyn Schuchardt, RN, MSN, CNOR, CNS, surgery Department: (925) 947-3271.
Concord Campus
Perioperative Nurse Training
At the Concord campus we have a formal training program to teach Perioperative Nursing within the department. Candidates must meet minimal requirements and be accepted by an interview committee. Twice a year, one to two candidates are hired and complete a six-month training program consisting of didactic classes taught by our Perioperative Clinical Nurse Specialist, and intraoperative mentoring by our experienced surgery staff. Upon completion of this class, the student will have a firm grasp on Perioperative Nursing and will join the staff in a cohesive and collaborative environment.
Interested candidates should call Diane Graham, RN, MSN at (925) 674-2241.
If you pride yourself on staying abreast of the latest surgical procedures, consider applying at John Muir Health.