Staff Nurse II, PACU

Sutter Health•Santa Cruz, CA

2d•$89 - $120

About The Position

Accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. Follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The role is in the PACU. The position requires a registered nurse license for the state where care is provided, BLS, and department-required ACLS certification. Candidates need two years of recent relevant experience, including two years as an RN and at least six months of prior bedside experience in PACU, ED, or ICU in a multiple-specialty acute care facility within the last two years. The schedule is full time, with varied shifts of 10 hours and variable days; weekend work is occasional. The stated pay range is $89.05 to $119.50 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or RN license evidencing completion of an RN program.
Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, required by the department.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
For PACU, Surgical Care Annex, or Presurgical Care Unit (ACU): two years as an RN and at least six months of prior bedside experience in PACU, ED, or ICU in a multiple-specialty acute care facility within the last two years.
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 people without medical backgrounds.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing patient care and assignments and meeting time-sensitive activities.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple interventions in a changing environment.
Ability to communicate with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Provide holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Communicate effectively and foster collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Prioritize and organize patient care and assignments to meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers to support departmental and corporate objectives.
Use established procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as applicable, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.