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Staff Nurse II, PACU/ENDO

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Sutter Health

Santa Cruz, California

Health system employer

RN

Posted Aug 21

Shift
8-hour rotating
Unit
PACU

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour rotating
Term
Per Diem
Practice
Epic charting · Non-union
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Overtime
$116.31/hr

About this role

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

Organization

PAMF-Sutter Maternity and Surg Ctr

Position

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Overview

Performs routine assignments and develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.

Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary 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 polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.

Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

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 prior to start date.

Certification &

Licensure

RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided prior to start date.

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Department required certification &

Licensure

  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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.

Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record (EPIC preferred).

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend

Requirements

Occasionally

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

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

Pay Range is $116.31 to $116.31 / 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.

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Requirements

  • RN
  • PACU experience
  • Direct patient care
  • Customer communication
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • 8 hour shift
  • Microsoft Outlook

Place

City
Santa Cruz, California
Median rent
$2,452/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$115,475/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
10% above the national average

Santa Cruz area index 109.9, where 100 is the national average.

Santa Cruz pairs Central Coast surf culture with redwood-covered hills and easy access to the Monterey Bay. Out-of-state RNs will find a compact beach city with relaxed days off and a community-health vibe.

Map showing the location of Santa Cruz, CA
Approximate location in Santa Cruz, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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