Under direct supervision, assist physicians and nurses with examination, treatment and special procedures. Apply splints to patients as authorized by Chief of Orthopedic Department, performs related patient care duties in clinic, holding ward of Emergency Room following established policies, routines, practices and procedures. Essential
Responsibilities
Assists with therapeutic and diagnostic patient care functions which may require sterile technique, such as removal and/or application of the dressings, and splints, cleansing and/or irrigating wounds and prepping. Explains standard self-care procedures as directed, and orients patients to Medical Center policies and practices.
Provides assistance in emergency room with various diagnostic examinations by positioning and draping the patient, assists during minor surgical procedures.
Assists with special procedures such as peritoneal lavage, lumbar punctures, thoracotomy, thoracentesis, etc. Completes necessary arrangements or organizes treatment areas prior to surgical and/or examination procedures as required for particular procedures.
Answers incoming phone calls and takes appropriate action.
Performs closed heart massage (CPR).
Performs 12-lead EKG on patients as directed. Down load EKGs into Muse system.
Obtains complete vital signs and clothing list on patients.
Issues and adjusts crutches and canes as required, instructs patients in proper techniques of walking as authorized by Chief of Orthopedic Department.
Apply basic splints for fractures/sprains under physicians instructions using appropriate materials as ordered by the physician.
Coordinates instrument cleaning and processing with Central Processing per department process.
Pick up and deliver items such as forms, mail, specimens, etc., between various departments.
Direct and transport patients to appropriate rooms or areas in ED or Medical Center.
Maintains adequate stock of supplies and reports needs to Charge Nurse/Clinical Supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to preparing gurney/beds, stocking of patient items at heads of beds, stocking oxygen tank supplies, suction set-ups at each gurney area, gloves and EKG electrodes in each area.
Maintain a clean work area, including utility rooms, supply rooms and ED ramps.
Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
Neighborhoods+San Marcos centers around distinct residential pockets ranging from newer master-planned developments to walkable campus hubs. San Elijo Hills sits in the southern hills as a premier master-planned community known for its community events, expansive trail access, and town center, while North City functions as a rapidly growing, mixed-use downtown district with urban apartments steps from California State University San Marcos. Across the rest of the city, buyers and renters choose between established golf course communities and traditional suburban tracts, balancing proximity to inland amenities against the coastal allure of neighboring Carlsbad.
San Marcos centers around distinct residential pockets ranging from newer master-planned developments to walkable campus hubs. San Elijo Hills sits in the southern hills as a premier master-planned community known for its community events, expansive trail access, and town center, while North City functions as a rapidly growing, mixed-use downtown district with urban apartments steps from California State University San Marcos.
Across the rest of the city, buyers and renters choose between established golf course communities and traditional suburban tracts, balancing proximity to inland amenities against the coastal allure of neighboring Carlsbad.
Getting around+Average commute times in San Marcos run around 23 minutes for local travel. Traveling south toward central San Diego and San Diego International Airport takes roughly 35 minutes to an hour depending on morning and evening rush hour flows. Shift workers and commuters navigating North County benefit from east-west accessibility, reaching coastal beach communities within 20 to 30 minutes, though major thoroughfares can experience heavy bottlenecks during standard peak commute windows.
Average commute times in San Marcos run around 23 minutes for local travel. Traveling south toward central San Diego and San Diego International Airport takes roughly 35 minutes to an hour depending on morning and evening rush hour flows.
Shift workers and commuters navigating North County benefit from east-west accessibility, reaching coastal beach communities within 20 to 30 minutes, though major thoroughfares can experience heavy bottlenecks during standard peak commute windows.
Outdoors+Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Double Peak Park, the highest coastal peak in North County, which rewards hikers with panoramic views extending to the Pacific Ocean. The city maintains extensive multi-use trail systems connecting residential neighborhoods to open green spaces like Walnut Grove Park. For water recreation and coastal trail walks, the Pacific shoreline is an easy 20- to 30-minute drive west to nearby beaches and piers.
Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Double Peak Park, the highest coastal peak in North County, which rewards hikers with panoramic views extending to the Pacific Ocean. The city maintains extensive multi-use trail systems connecting residential neighborhoods to open green spaces like Walnut Grove Park.
For water recreation and coastal trail walks, the Pacific shoreline is an easy 20- to 30-minute drive west to nearby beaches and piers.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in San Marcos
San Marcos offers relocating nurses an ideal balance of North County San Diego living: generous residential space, dependable everyday convenience, and quick access to coastal amenities without true beachside density. Situated along the inland corridor, life here is defined by well-planned neighborhoods, whether you choose the high-perched trails of San Elijo Hills or modern apartments in the budding North City district near California State University San Marcos. Days off can be spent taking in 360-degree views atop Double Peak Park, grabbing morning coffee at TERI Common Grounds, or exploring seafood staples and microbreweries along Old California Restaurant Row. Commutes to regional healthcare facilities are manageable, averaging under 25 minutes locally, while the Pacific coastline is only 20 to 30 minutes away. The key tradeoffs are inland summer heat pockets and noticeable traffic during rush hours. For healthcare professionals seeking a supportive, family-friendly community with newer housing stock and outdoor recreation, San Marcos provides a pragmatic, welcoming base in Southern California.
