Ambulatory Services Nurse II, PreOp/PACU

Sutter Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in San Jose. The role includes assessing and managing patient care throughout different phases of surgery, while ensuring high-quality standards in nursing practices. Candidates must have relevant nursing certifications and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Two years relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practices.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, treat, and evaluate per operative nursing care.
• Assist the physician in surgical procedures.
• Coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care.

Skills

Nursing theories

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

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.

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 relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated knowledge and competence with regard 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 be 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:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

10

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

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 $79.03 to $104.29 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.