Registered Nurse - PACU Per-Diem

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct, evidence-based patient care within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, applicable regulations, standards of care, and hospital policies. The RN carries out the nursing process by assessing patients, interpreting data, planning and implementing care, and evaluating outcomes. The role coordinates care with other providers and teaches patients and families the knowledge and skills needed to manage care and prevent complications. This position is with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley in the PACU. The RN supports patient-centered care in accordance with the hospital’s C-I-CARE standards and contributes to departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
At least one year of hospital PACU experience within the last three years.
At least one year of ICU experience.
Experience administering moderate sedation.
Valid California Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers.
Strong communication skills and ability to read, write, and understand English.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and adapt to a changing environment.
Ability to use information and stay current with technology developments to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support patient-care decisions.
Ability to work both as a team member and autonomously.
Ability to positively influence others to meet patient needs and achieve shared goals.
Ability to prioritize effectively to provide quality patient care.
Knowledge of healthcare and hospital-system principles, practices, and current trends sufficient to support clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction.

Responsibilities

Collect and document patient information through interviews, history taking, assessment of personal needs, and physical assessments.
Obtain and interpret relevant assessment and screening data, distinguishing normal from abnormal findings, and determine nursing diagnoses.
Monitor and evaluate patient data as frequently as needed based on patient stability.
Safely perform and document the care plan and nursing procedures required for assigned patients, consistent with standards of care.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and monitor patients for adverse responses and side effects.
Assess and document patient and family understanding in clinical records.
Create and maintain a healing environment by being present for patients and families, managing discomfort, and providing emotional support and education.
Teach patients and family members information needed for self-care and illness prevention.
Recognize and report ethical and legal issues related to patient care to the appropriate authority, and complete incident reports.
Provide care that addresses age-related needs of patients served on the unit, applying growth and development principles.
Attend meetings and serve on departmental or hospital committees as assigned.
Support achievement of department strategic and organizational goals.
Perform duties in accordance with the hospital’s C-I-CARE standards and patient-centered experience pillars.