PACU STAFF NURSE II

CommonSpirit Health; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is seeking a PACU Staff Nurse to provide safe, patient-centered care across all ages using the nursing process. You will support the team, cover relief charge duties as needed, and ensure adherence to hospital policies and standards.

Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with CA RN licensure and hold BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, plus at least one year in an Acute Care PACU setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of PACU experience in an Acute Care Hospital.
• Registered Nurse license in California (CA RN).
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care and support the care team in PACU.
• Assist in managing care administered by other staff and cover relief charge duties as needed.
• Maintain attendance, punctuality, and professional appearance; follow policies.

Skills

Nursing skills

PACU experience

Team collaboration

Education

CA RN License

Nursing Degree (RN)

BLS CPR

ACLS

PALS

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our PACU Staff Nurse, you will expertly apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide safe, therapeutic care for patients of all ages, aligning with our Mission and Core Values.

Every day you will provide total patient care, assist in managing care administered by other staff, and assume responsibility for your assignments, including relief charge nurse duties as needed.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of nursing principles, effectively collaborate with the healthcare team, and take accountability for patient outcomes.

• Employee has the willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on an as-needed basis or as determined by management.
• Follows established hospital and department policies.
• Communicates well with supervisor reporting problems with equipment, supplies or procedures. Requests assistance as appropriate.
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality.
• Consistently projects positive professional image through appearance and behavior.
• Attends 80% of staff meetings and read and initials minutes of all meetings.

*Job Requirements**Required*

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
• One year of experience in an Acute Care Hospital in PACU
• Registered Nurse: CA RN License
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS, within 30 Days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS, within 30 Days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS, within 30 Days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1961, Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a 65-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Arroyo Grande, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including, emergency care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has the only inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Center between Salinas and Santa Barbara.

One Community. One Mission. One California

*Pay Range*

$51.57 - $76.96 /hour