Staff Nurse II, PACU

Sutter Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health's PAMF-Sutter Maternity and Surg Ctr is seeking a registered nurse to oversee the assessment, coordination, and delivery of nursing care in an acute setting. You will educate patients and families, and manage transitions of care with a focus on holistic patient experiences.

The role requires an RN license, ACLS, BLS, and at least 2 years of relevant PACU/acute care experience, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment at varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in the state where care is provided.
• ACLS certification required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Experience in PACU or acute care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver and evaluate nursing care for acute patients.
• Provide patient and family education and transitions of care.
• Develop and implement a care plan incorporating holistic factors.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to ensure quality care.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, laws, and regulations.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Privacy & PHI

Time management

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

RN license in the state where care is provided

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook)

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Sutter Maternity and Surg Ctr

Position Overview:

Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

EDUCATION:

• Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

• Department: PACU, Surgical Care Annex, Presurgical Care Unit (ACU), 2 years RN with at least six months of prior bedside experience in PACU, ED, or ICU in a multiple specialty acute care facility within the last two years

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).
• Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.
• Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

10

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

30

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $89.05 to $119.50 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.