Ambulatory Services Nurse II, Operating Room, Gastroenterology

Sutter Health•Novato, CA

About The Position

Provides nursing care throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases, including assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation. Assists physicians during surgery and procedures in the circulating role. Develops, implements, manages, and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care that accounts for patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families and support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. Follows policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws, regulations, and codes to promote quality and reliable patient experiences. Engages in ongoing professional growth and development in nursing practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety policies, patient-care best practices, privacy practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Basic computer application skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and Electronic Health Record systems.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and work in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, provide treatment, and evaluate nursing care during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
Assist physicians during surgery and procedures while functioning in the circulating role.
Develop, implement, manage, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Maintain collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Adhere to policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Engage in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.