Ambulatory Services Nurse II, PACU

Sutter Health•Carlsbad, CA

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 the physician during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role. The position develops, implements, manages, and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. It fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. The nurse adheres to policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience, and engages in ongoing professional growth and development. The role is with Sutter Outpatient Services in San Diego. It is a per diem/casual, non-exempt position with a day shift, scheduled for 8-hour days Monday through Friday. Weekend requirements are listed as none. The posted pay range is $68.32 to $95.64 per hour; pay may vary based on work location and other factors. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may handle hazardous drugs and must do so in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider 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 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, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and electronic health records.
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, including handling 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, treat, 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 an interdisciplinary plan of care that considers patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with patients, their 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 quality and reliable patient care.
Engage in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Handle hazardous drugs, if required in the course of work, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.