Ambulatory Services Nurse II (Preoperative/PACU)

Quick Facts

• Role: Ambulatory Services Nurse II (Preoperative/PACU)

• Schedule: Full Time, Day/Evening, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday

Description

Accountable for 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, and develops and coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters collaborative relationships with patients, families/support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications while adhering to policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation across all phases of care

• Assist physicians during procedures in the circulating role

• Coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care incorporating psychosocial and lifestyle factors

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers

• Adhere to policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations

• Ensure the privacy and protection of each patient’s PHI

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• RN-Registered Nurse of California

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Healthcare Provider

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Healthcare Provider

• Two years of recent relevant experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theories, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

• Working knowledge of healthcare safety precautions, patient care best practices, and privacy

• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences

• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and Electronic Health Record

• Ability to prioritize assignments, work within standardized policies/procedures, and meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while handling multiple tasks with interruptions

• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using appropriate solutions from established options

Benefits

• Benefits available

• Pay range: $86.27 to $120.77 per hour (location-based)

• Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package