Ambulatory Services Nurse II, PreOp/PACU

Sutter Health•Pleasanton, CA

1d•$86 - $121

About The Position

The Ambulatory Services Nurse II is accountable for assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of nursing care. The nurse assists physicians during surgery and procedures in the circulating role and develops, implements, manages, and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates 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, and applicable laws, regulations, and codes to support quality, reliable patient care, and continues to develop professional nursing practice. PACU experience is preferred. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with a day shift, 8-hour shifts, variable days, and weekend work as needed. The position is based with PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. The pay range is $86.27 to $120.77 per hour; eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

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 precautions, 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 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, 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.

Nice To Haves

PACU experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
Assist physicians during surgeries and procedures by functioning in the circulating role.
Develop, implement, manage, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that accounts for patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
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, and applicable laws, regulations, and codes to promote quality and reliable patient care.
Continue professional growth and development in nursing practice.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines, when required.