Staff Nurse II/III - Per Diem - PACU

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center is seeking an RN II for the PACU to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care in an acute care setting.

The role requires coordinating with physicians and the health care team, supervising staff, and ensuring care aligns with age-specific needs and hospital policies. The department emphasizes patient/family teaching and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Current CA RN license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per AHA.
• 12+ months RN experience in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessment and documents in patient record.
• Develops plan of care based on assessment and patient age/development.
• Collaborates with physicians and health team in plan of care.
• Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care.
• Initiates discharge planning and patient/family teaching.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Patient care

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: PACU Works under the supervision of the Director.

The Registered Nurse II assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act.

She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care.

Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care.

Utilizes positive communication skills.

May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients.

Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary Duties

• Completes nursing assessment of patient, and documents appropriately into patient record.
• Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of patient, age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care.
• Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care.
• Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning.
• Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with Policies and Procedures.
• Evaluates and updates patient’s response to plan of care.
• Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, and performance improvement activities, etc.
• Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient.
• Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and team work.
• Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or unit activities.
• Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her unit.
• Acts as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned.
• Actively participate in achieving departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Associates of Science in nursing (ASN) required, BSN preferred.
• Licenses: Current California RN license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.
• Experience: Twelve (12) or more months of service as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG Test.

Pay Range

The hourly rate for this position is $89.37 - $103.45. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Shift Differentials

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.00 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $6.00

Job Specifications

• Union: CNA
• Work Shift: Variable
• FTE: 0.0
• Scheduled Hours: 0

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Salinas Valley Health, formerly "Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital", founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the‑art technology to improve your health and well‑being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263‑bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board‑certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.