Clinical Nurse II - PACU - Sharp Tri-City - 12 Hour Variable Shift - Full Time

150 Sharp Tri-City Medical Center; United States; Presencial; USD 84.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sharp HealthCare seeks a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse at the CN II level. This role requires a BSN or ADN with significant PACU/ICU experience, CA RN license, and critical certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.

The PACU RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered perioperative care. Responsibilities include comprehensive pre/postoperative assessments, perioperative care planning, and EMR documentation, while maintaining safety

Formación

• BSN required or ADN with 5+ years in a high‑acuity PACU/ICU, ED or similar setting.
• CA RN license active with Board of Registered Nursing.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required; ACLS required.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required; CAPA/CPAN preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide patient care in PACU, coordinating with the interprofessional team.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative assessments and develop perioperative plans.
• Document patient progress and incidents in the EMR.

Conocimientos

PACU experience

BLS certified

ACLS certified

NIHSS certified

CA RN license

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

ADN with 5+ years PACU/ICU experience (in lieu of BSN)

Descripción del empleo

Hours: Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 12/36 - 12 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: Yes Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $61.000 - $70.740 - $80.490

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with CNA.

What You Will Do

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (PACU RN) at the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) level is a vital part of the PACU team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care during the pre & postoperative period. This role requires advanced competencies, specialized certifications, and a strong ability to function autonomously while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing with five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a high-acuity PACU or an ICU, ED or similar critical care setting in lieu of BSN.

Experienced PACU RN: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Pre-op/PACU Unit.

Transitional RN Program: Five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an ICU, ED, or similar critical care setting.

California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED
• Other Qualification Requirements Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) or Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), or equivalent certification. - PREFERRED

Essential Functions

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.

Patient Care: Coordinate the interprofessional health care team to deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered, timely and equitable care to surgical patients. Conduct comprehensive preoperative and postoperative assessments to identify patient-specific needs. Develop and implement individualized perioperative care plans. Monitor and evaluate patient responses postoperatively, ensuring swift intervention as needed. Act as patient advocate and protect patient dignity and confidentiality.

Evaluates effectiveness of care provided by all health care team members, including oneself, and contribution of systems and environment in progressing patients toward desired outcomes. Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and post-operative care. Advocate for evidence-based practices in PACU care.

Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering to infection control and hospital policies. Maintain strict adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols. Comply with hospital and regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission, OSHA, and AORN guidelines. Adhere to facility policies to ensure safe care. Identify and report safety concerns; demonstrate willingness to address pervasive systemic issues.

Documentation: Accurately document perioperative care, patient progress, and any pre or postoperative incidents in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Professional Development and Leadership: Provide preceptorship and mentorship to New Graduate Nurses, New Hires, and students, fostering their professional development. Participate in professional development activities, including continuing education, certifications, workshops and quality improvement initiatives. Serve as a resource and advocate for best practices within the surgical services department. Function in the charge nurse role as needed.

Emergency Preparedness: Act decisively in critical situations, such as cardiac arrest, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and composure under pressure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Competent in all core PACU skills (e.g., airway management pain control hemodynamic monitoring, post-op assessment). Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical decision-making in moderately complex patient situations. Applies knowledge of anesthesia types, post-operative complications, and emergency protocols. Effective verbal and written communication with the surgical team, patients and families. Strong interpersonal skills to support a collaborative team environment.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.