Ambulatory Services Nurse II, PreOp/PACU

Sutter Health; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD in California seeks a Registered Nurse for perioperative care. The role covers assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases, with circulating duties during surgery.

You will coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care, communicate with patients, families, and providers, and uphold policies to promote a high-quality patient experience. PACU experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated nursing knowledge across theories, concepts, and practice.
• Protect patient privacy and PHI per regulations and policies.
• Clear, professional communication with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, treat, and evaluate nursing care across perioperative phases.
• Assist physician during surgery as circulating nurse.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care incorporating psychosocial and lifestyle factors.
• Maintain timely communications with patients, families, and providers.
• Uphold policies, laws, and best practices to promote quality patient experience.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth in nursing practice.
• PACU experience preferred.

Skills

Nursing theory knowledge

PHI privacy

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Time management

Independence

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

Accountable for the assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation during the pre operative, intra operative and post operative phases of nursing care. Assists the physician during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role. Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice. PACU experience preferred.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• Two years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regards to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology

• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations

• Possess written and verbal communications 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), Electronic Health Record

• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

• Work independently, as well as being part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions

• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options

• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)

• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $86.27 to $120.77 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position’s primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.