Staff Nurse II, Pacu

Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview:

Responsible for providing direct patient care to specific patient populations effectively using the nursing process - Assessment, Planning, Implementation & Continual Reassessment - as the foundation for care delivery. Serves as a patient advocate; effectively coordinates care and continually promotes safety and clinical / service quality in daily practice.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Associate Degree in Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support:

• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years RN with at least six months of prior experience in PACU, ED, or ICU in a multiple specialty acute care facility within the last two years

• Minimum Two years critical care experience in a high acute ICU required. Cath lab recovery experience required.

• Pediatric recovery experience highly desired.

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:

Evenings

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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

Pay Range is $75.78 to $102.56 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.