Registered Nurse - Pediatric OR (BCH-Oakland)

UCSF•Oakland, CA

2d•$93 - $121•Onsite

About The Position

The UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland (OR) consists of 11 surgical suites and 2 procedural. Our primary focus is multidisciplinary team-based approach and staffing. Services include, but are not limited to: Neurology, Ortho/Spine, Otolaryngology, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Dental, Cardiac, General Surgery, GI, Hem/Onc. All patient care team members are responsible to meet patient needs, demonstrate willingness to learn new skills, and foster a harmonious work environment in which high quality patient care and customer service is consistently provided. Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, physicians, other disciplines and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner. Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.

Requirements

Completion of AORN Periop 101 or 5 years experience in a level 3 or 4 acute care facility
Current experience in acute care setting
Proficiency, ability to independently circulate, in at least 3 of the following services: General Surgery, Neurology, Orthopedics/Spine, Otolaryngology/Airway, GU, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Cardiac.
Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently and under pressure.
Basic computer keyboard skills and general PC knowledge.
Must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently and under pressure.
Under minimal supervision, function primarily as a scrub and/or circulating nurse within the Operating Room. Administrative and teaching responsibilities to be performed as necessary, including inventory, instrument set-ups and chart reviews. Implement appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis, relevant to an operating room arena. Function as a member of a team. Inherent duties include, but are not limited to, the proper care of instrumentation and equipment, utilization of all safety measures and the accurate completion of all documentation
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Current healthcare provider CPR certification
Active American Heart Association PALS Certification

Nice To Haves

General Surgery, Ortho/Spine, Neuro, Cardiac experience desired
CNOR
BSN Preferred
Proficient in Scrubbing role in at least 2 of services listed above
Experience in Level 1 Trauma hospital
Charge Nurse experience

Responsibilities

Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Provide scrub and circulating nursing care for patients with complex surgical needs.
Assist with management of patient care administered by other nursing team members.
Maintain and care for instrumentation and equipment, ensuring safety and proper set‑up.
Accurately complete all required documentation and chart reviews.
Participate actively in interdisciplinary and nursing team meetings.
Adhere to UCSF Living PRIDE service excellence, cultural sensitivity, and communication standards.
Follow infection control, safety, and environmental care policies.
Manage inventory, instrument set‑ups, and supply ordering as needed.
Flexibly work across all UCSF Health locations and perform other assigned duties.