Ambulatory Services Nurse II, Preop/PACU Nights, Per Diem

Sutter Health • San Jose, CA

2d • $86 - $121

About The Position

The Ambulatory Services Nurse II is accountable for assessing, planning, treating, and evaluating nursing care during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. The nurse assists physicians during surgeries and procedures by functioning in the circulating role. They develop, implement, manage, and coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care that incorporate patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.

The role fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. The nurse follows policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality, reliable patient experience, while continuing to develop professionally. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH classifications and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Two years of recent relevant experience.
• General knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient-care and privacy best 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 knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), and electronic health records.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks 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, and evaluate nursing care during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
• Assist physicians during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role.
• Develop, implement, manage, and coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care that account for patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
• Follow policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality, reliable patient experience.
• Engage in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
• Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
• Handle hazardous drugs, if applicable to assigned work, in accordance with relevant NIOSH classifications and USP 800 guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level