PRE-OP/PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Bass Surgery Center in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative care within a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center. This PRN role reports to the Manager of Peri-Operative Services and requires a CA RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and 2+ years of Pre-Op/PACU experience; ambulatory setting preferred.

Hourly wage range is $74-$78, reflecting Northern California market.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current CA Nursing License.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU; ambulatory surgical setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Understand aseptic technique and its implementation.
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics.
• Excellent teaching, communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and teamwork; strong customer service.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient conditions.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Job Summary:

Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN in Walnut Creek, CA.

Bass Surgery Center is a fast- paced multi -specialty ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

The RN Pre-op/PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RN Pre-op/PACU provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The RN Pre-op/PACU supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The RN Pre-op/PACU reports to the Manager of Peri-Operative Services.

Hourly Wage Range: $74to $78 per hour

Required Skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current CA Nursing License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU. Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
• Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change
• Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology

Required Experience