Ambulatory Services Nurse II, PreOp/PACU
San Leandro, California
Accountable for the assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation during the pre operative, intra operative and post operative phases of nursing care.
- Shift and hours
- Day/Evening · 8-hour shifts · Monday - Friday Job Shift: Day/Evening Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- PreOp/PACU · Ambulatory Surgery Ambulatory Services Nurse II, PreOp/PACU
- License
- RN license RN-Registered Nurse of California
- Term
- PermanentFull Time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Registered Nurse of California RN-Registered Nurse of California Check your license
- Certification
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Experience
- 2 years recent relevant experience
- Also asks
- Knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, practices, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology Demonstrated knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
- Also asks
- Working knowledge of healthcare industry, safety precautions, patient care best practices, privacy, and regulations Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
- Also asks
- Written and verbal communication skills Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Also asks
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Record Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
- Also asks
- Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Also asks
- Work independently and in a team with interruptions Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Also asks
- Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of California staff payCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.
- Pay reviews
- Compensation range may vary based on geographic location The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.
- Pay reviews
- Total compensation considers experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs
Benefits
- BenefitsBenefits eligibleBenefits: Yes
- BenefitsComprehensive benefits packageEligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
The role and schedule
- Union
- Non-union
- Day to day
- Assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation during pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of care Accountable for the assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation during the pre operative, intra operative and post operative phases of nursing care.
- Day to day
- Circulating nurse assisting the physician during surgery and procedures Assists the physician during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role.
- Day to day
- Develops, implements, and coordinates interdisciplinary care plans Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.
- Day to day
- Maintains collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers
- Day to day
- Adheres to policies, industry standards, best practices, and regulations Adheres to polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.
- Day to day
- Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
- Day to day
- Ensure privacy of protected health information Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
- Day to day
- Build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
- Weekends
- As needed Weekend Requirements: As Needed
- Details
- May handle hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 guidelines
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- 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.
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Organization
SOPS-Sutter Outpatient Services - Bay
Position
Overview
Accountable for the assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation during the pre operative, intra operative and post operative phases of nursing care. Assists the physician during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role. 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 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
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certification & licensure
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Typical
Experience
2 years recent relevant experience
Skills and knowledge
Demonstrated 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.
Ability to 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.
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).
Job Shift
Day/Evening
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend
Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
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 $82.50 to $115.49 / 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?
San Leandro, CA
Living costs about 11% above the US average