RN Surgery

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Staff Nurse, you will expertly apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide safe, therapeutic care for patients of all ages, aligning with our Mission and Core Values.Every day you will provide total patient care, assist in managing care administered by other staff, and assume responsibility for your assignments, including relief charge nurse duties as needed.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of nursing principles, effectively collaborate with the healthcare team, and take accountability for patient outcomes.

• Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate.
• Performs initial assessment utilizing professional nursing knowledge and skills. Appropriately assess for:
• a)Physical and psychosocial-emotional needs
• b)Basic airway management
• c)Hemodynamic status
• d)Neurologic status

Job Requirements

Required:

• A registered nurse with documented successful completion, prior to hiring, of the program entitled: “Competency Based Orientation and Credentialing Program for the Registered Nurse in the Perianesthesia Setting” from ASPAN. and Minimum of one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital postanesthesia care department within the last 5 years required (for external candidates only), upon hire and
• A registered nurse with documented successful completion, prior to hiring, of the program entitled: “Competency Based Orientation and Credentialing Program for the Registered Nurse in the Perianesthesia Setting” from ASPAN. and For internal candidates a minimum of 2 years critical care; Emergency department,ICU, or Cardiac surveillance Unit experiences., upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire and

Preferred:

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing, upon hire
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California