Ambulatory Services Nurse II, PACU

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Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

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:

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.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider

• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regards 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

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

• Work independently, as well as being 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 collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

10

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

25

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 $0.00 to $0.00 / 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.