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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.

Eligibility
Perioperative Nursing

Posted Sep 13

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour rotating36 hours a week
Unit and setting
OR Circulator · Hospital Staff Nurse II, OR Circulator
License
RN license RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
Certification
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Certification
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Experience
2 years of recent relevant experience 2 years of recent relevant experience.
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Nursing theory, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology knowledge Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
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Working knowledge of healthcare industry, safety and privacy policy, and regulatory change Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
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Clear written and verbal communication to non-medical audiences Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
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Time management and prioritization of patient care and assignments
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Basic Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).
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Works independently and as part of a team in an ever-changing environment Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.
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Communicates and engages team, patients and families in stressful situations Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.
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Problem-solving with existing procedures and critical thinking Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
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Protects patient protected health information (PHI) Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
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Builds collaborative relationships with peers and other providers Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
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Prioritizes assignments within standardized policies and deadlines Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of California OR payCalifornia OR postings that state pay run $43/hr to $93/hr, the middle half $56/hr to $81/hr, across 36 postings.
Pay reviews
Pay range may vary by geographic location where the position is filled The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.
Pay reviews
Total compensation weighs experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training and organizational needs

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive benefits packageEligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Yes
  • Unions

The role and schedule

Union
Union position
Day to day
Delivers holistic, individualized care to all patients in an assigned area Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area.
Day to day
Develops and coordinates a plan of care covering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic and life-style factors Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.
Day to day
Maintains collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians and other providers through timely communication
Weekends
Weekends as needed
Details
May handle hazardous drugs under USP 800 guidelines Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care

The workplace

Sutter Health logo
Sutter Health
Health system employer

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

Original listing

Posted on Sutter Health’s careers page.

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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: NCH-Novato Community Hospital 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 :

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 ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support TYPICAL

Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience. 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

Part Time Shift Hours: 12 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend

Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 36 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 $80.52 to $108.95 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.

Total compensation considers 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.

What's around it?

In Novato, CA

Novato, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$2,506/mo
Household income
$115,736/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Novato, CA

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