Ambulatory Services RN II, Preop/PACU

Sutter Health•San Jose, CA

1d•$86 - $121

About The Position

The Ambulatory Services RN II is accountable for assessing, planning, treating, and evaluating nursing care during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. The nurse assists physicians during surgery and procedures by serving in the circulating role. The position develops, implements, manages, and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care that considers patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The nurse fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. The role follows policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws, regulations, and codes to promote a quality, reliable patient experience, and supports ongoing growth in professional nursing practice. This is a part-time, regular position with 24 weekly hours, eight-hour shifts, and variable days. The shift is days, with weekend work as needed. The pay range is $86.27 to $120.77 per hour; starting pay considers factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

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) 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 people without medical backgrounds.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft 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 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 the physician during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role.
Develop, implement, manage, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates 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, regulations, and codes to promote a quality, reliable patient experience.
Engage in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
Protect the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.