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Staff Nurse II, ACU/PACU

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Sutter Health

San Francisco, California

Health system employer

Eligibility
RN
Shift
8-hour rotating
Hours a week
32 hrs a week
Unit
ACU/PACU

Posted Aug 14 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour rotating · 4 a week · 32 hours
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
Practice
Union position
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
More role details
Experience
0.5+ years
Unit
ACU/PACU

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Overtime
$84.50/hr

About this role

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

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal

Position

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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

Department required certification &

Licensure

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Typical

Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience.

Department specific

Experience

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

Part Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend

Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

32

Employee Status

Regular

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

Pay Range is $84.50 to $114.34 / 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.

Sourced from a public job board.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant experience. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: 2 years RN with at least six months of prior bedside experience in PACU, ED, or ICU in a multiple specialty acute care facility…· from this posting

Requirements

  • or rn license
  • Acute care
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Patient treatment planning
  • PACU experience
  • Care plan evaluation
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  • Nursing
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • 8 hour shift

Place

City
San Francisco, California
Median rent
$2,476/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$140,970/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
16% above the national average

San Francisco area index 115.6, where 100 is the national average.

Campus
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal

San Francisco blends steep hills, ocean views, and dense neighborhoods like the Mission and Pacific Heights into a compact city. Mild weather year-round encourages outdoor activity, while diverse bistros and tech-driven culture give shifts off a vibrant pace. A memorable setting for nurses seeking coastal charm and urban energy.

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Approximate location in San Francisco, 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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