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Staff Nurse II, PACU

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.

Posted Oct 12

Shift and hours
10-⁠hour shifts · days · variable days of the week Shift Hours: 10 Job Shift: Days Days of the Week: Variable20 hours a week
Unit and setting
PACU · Hospital Staff Nurse II, PACU
License
RN license RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
Term
PermanentPart time

Do you qualify?

License
RN for the state where care is provided RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
Certification
BLS BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Certification
ACLS ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certification
PALS PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Education
graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Education
BSN minimum Minimum: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
Experience
2 years recent acute care and PACU experience 2 years of recent acute care and PACU experience.
Also asks
general 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.
Also asks
working knowledge of healthcare industry, safety and privacy policies, and regulation changes 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, including with non-medical people Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Also asks
time management and organization, prioritizing patient care
Also asks
basic Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).
Also asks
works independently and as part of the 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.
Also asks
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.
Also asks
uses procedures and critical thinking to solve routine or complex problems Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Also asks
builds collaborative relationships with peers and other providers Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Also asks
prioritizes assignments within standardized policies and meets deadlines Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

What it pays

Pay reviews
pay varies by 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

  • Benefitscomprehensive benefits package for eligible positionsEligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
  • comprehensive benefits package

The role and schedule

Union
Union position
Day to day
Delivers holistic and 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, implements and coordinates plan of care 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
Weekends
weekends as needed Weekend Requirements: As Needed
Details
non-exempt position status Position Status: Non-Exempt
Details
regular employee status Employee Status: Regular

The workplace

Sutter Bay Hospitals
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • 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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On your path

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Original listing

Posted on Sutter Bay Hospitals’ careers page.

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Organization

SMPMC-Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center

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

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Minimum: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Certification & licensure

  • RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Experience

2 years of recent acute care and PACU 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

Days

Schedule

Part Time

Shift Hours

10

Days of the Week

Variable Weekend

Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

20

Employee Status

Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $86.59 to $117.18 / 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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