Registered Nurse PD - PACU (BCH-Walnut Creek)

University of California - San Francisco; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Walnut Creek OR. The role focuses on pediatric perioperative care, requiring PACU or PICU experience and strong pediatric nursing background.

Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, be highly organized, and flexible to orient to all UCSF Medical Center locations. On-call commitment is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of PACU or PICU RN experience.
• Three years of pediatric RN experience.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; well organized with attention to detail; able to multi-task.
• Must be on-Call and flexible to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Function as a member of interdisciplinary nursing teams and support care coordination.
• Carry out established nursing procedures; assist in managing patient care across the care continuum.
• Maintain knowledge of nursing practice and safety protocols; ensure compassionate, high-quality patient care and service.

Skills

PACU/PICU experience

Pediatric nursing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

On-Call commitment

Flexibility across UCSF locations

Education

BSN Preferred

Job description

The UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Walnut Creek (OR) consists of 2 surgical suites and 1 procedural room. Our primary focus is multidisciplinary team-based approach and staffing.

Services include, but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Dental, General Surgery, and GI

All patient care team members are responsible to meet patient needs, demonstrate willingness to learn new skills, and foster a harmonious work environment in which high quality patient care and customer service is consistently provided. Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, physicians, other disciplines and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.

• Maintain knowledge and abilities essential for nursing practice.
• Adhere to the Nurse Practice Act and legal responsibilities.
• Provide safe and therapeutic care using the nursing process.
• Function as an active member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams.
• Carry out established nursing procedures and related duties.
• Provide nursing care for patients with complex needs under supervision.
• Assist in managing patient care administered by other nursing team members.
• Demonstrate service excellence and adhere to Living PRIDE standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to safety protocols.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of recent PACU or PICU experience as a registered nurse
• Three (3) years of recent pediatric experience as a registered nurse
• Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently and under pressure.
• Basic computer keyboard skills and general PC knowledge.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently and under pressure.
• Required On-Call commitment
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of Critical Care experience as RN (PICU, ED, ICU)
• BSN Preferred
• Experience in Ambulatory Surgical Care Center

Licensure/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification
• Active American Heart Association PALS Certification
• ASPAN certification strongly preferred

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of recent PACU or PICU experience as a registered nurse
• Three (3) years of recent pediatric experience as a registered nurse
• Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently and under pressure.
• Basic computer keyboard skills and general PC knowledge.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently and under pressure.
• Required On-Call commitment
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of Critical Care experience as RN (PICU, ED, ICU)
• BSN Preferred
• Experience in Ambulatory Surgical Care Center

Licensure/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification
• Active American Heart Association PALS Certification
• ASPAN certification strongly preferred