Staff Nurse II, PreOp/SDC

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!Position Overview:

APPLICANTS MAY SELECT THEIR JOB TYPE (per diem, short hour, part time, full time) AND NUMBER OF HOURS REGULARLY SCHEDULED PER WEEK

Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies/procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for:

The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost­-effective patient care from admission to discharge;

Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures;

Responding to medical and environmental emergencies

Additional Requirements:SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care procedures

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Ability to: provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population read/interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations write legibly and effectively present ideas, document activities demonstrate leadership abilities deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years recent PACU/Ambulatory Surgery/ER experience with working knowledge of EKG interpretation, ventilatory assistance principles and skills and hemodynamic monitoring principles and skills. Application of the Nursing Process when providing patient care as per “Perianesthesia Competencies.”

EDUCATIONGraduate of an accredited school of nursing RequiredBSN PreferredLICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONSRegistered Nurse - State Licensure - RN RequiredBasic Life Support Certification - BLS RequiredDEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONSAdvanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS Requi redProfessional Expectations: The Same Day Surgery Staff Nurse plans for the care of the patient in the immediate postoperative period in an outpatient setting by utilizing the nursing process and ASPAN standards.Communicates with other members of the health care team regarding the patient’s condition during the post operative period.Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Part TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Every other WeekendBenefits:YesUnions:YesPosition Status:Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:32Employee Status:RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.