Registered Nurse - PACU

TALENT Software Services; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 75,354 - 77,696; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing provider is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care in surgical units. This role requires managing patient care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with medical staff. Candidates must possess a valid CA RN License and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive pay range and a structured four-day work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing.
• Valid CA RN License and relevant certifications required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a medical team.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing care for patients in surgery units.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans.
• Coordinate care delivery with health team members.

Skills

Patient care management

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Education

CA RN License

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Base pay range

$54.70/hr - $56.40/hr

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to join our team. This role does not require on‑call duties and offers variable start times, with the latest being 11:00 AM. The schedule consists of four 10‑hour shifts from Monday to Friday.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Certifications:
  • CA RN License
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Unit Information

This position involves working in the Same Day Surgery/PreOp Patients unit and requires floating between PACU and Same Day Surgery (Phase I and Phase II areas).

Job Duties

• Manage nursing care to ensure competent, compassionate, and cost‑effective patient care from admission to discharge.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection while performing disease prevention and restorative measures.
• Respond to medical and environmental emergencies efficiently and competently.

Job Accountabilities

• Provide patient care in accordance with unit, department, and hospital policies, ensuring safety and maintaining a safe environment.
• Plan and coordinate care delivery to maximize efficiency, serving as a liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative patient care.
• Coordinate involvement of patient, physician, family, and other health team members to manage care and resources effectively.
• Set priorities and initiate emergency interventions calmly and efficiently.
• Exercise clinical judgment and critical thinking, administering treatments and medications timely.
• Maintain current knowledge of patient care status and ensure physicians are informed of significant changes.
• Analyze and integrate patient acuity levels accurately and timely.

Assessment

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, considering biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self‑care, educational, and discharge planning factors.
• Complete nursing assessments within 24 hours of admission and ensure individualized goal‑directed care.
• Observe and interpret patients' physical condition and behavior, identifying and documenting acuity levels.
• Identify and monitor patients at risk, implementing precautions to reduce risks and avoid events.
• Evaluate and re‑evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan, modifying as appropriate with collaboration.

Planning

• Develop the patient's plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, and other disciplines.
• Implement timely interventions based on patient/family interviews, observations, and consultations.
• Document and communicate patient assessments, plans of care, outcomes, and other pertinent information.
• Evaluate and re‑evaluate the effectiveness/outcomes of the care plan, modifying and initiating follow‑up activities as needed.

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