Registered Nurse, Per Diem - PACU
University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
Position Overview
Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision; assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.
Units
The Perianesthesia Care Units at Mt Zion include the Pre-operative (prep), Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) and the 23‑Hour Short Stay Unit (overnight observation unit). The team of perianesthesia specialty nurses provides dynamic, compassionate care for a wide variety of surgical patients for adults and adolescents (13 and up) in the ambulatory care setting.
In preparing patients for surgery, we assure their readiness and provide pre‑operative teaching for patients and their families. The priority postoperatively is to physiologically stabilize patients, provide innovative pain management strategies, and integrate family‑centered care. An interdisciplinary team of nurses, surgeons, specialty physicians, anesthesiologists and respiratory therapists work to initiate the recovery from surgery.
The perianesthesia nurses work collaboratively with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. In addition to the Patient Care Manager and other Assistant Unit managers within the perioperative areas, they continuously improve patient safety, efficiency and patient satisfaction.
The 23‑Hour Short Stay unit provides quality care and patient satisfaction for patients who require outpatient extended care. This modality allows more flexibility for different procedures and improves operational efficiency and clinical excellence within the ambulatory surgery center. Nurses in this unit work collaboratively with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide an integrated family‑centered patient care experience.
Key Responsibilities
100% of time: Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors; carries out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act; accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance.
Required Qualifications
Two years of Critical Care experience as an RN
Recent PACU experience in an inpatient setting
Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
Active American Heart Association ACLS Certification
Active American Heart Association PALS Certification
Requires an On‑Call commitment
Knowledge of airway management, anesthesia recovery, and pain management
The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
Preferred Qualifications
BSN
License / Certifications
Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
Active American Heart Association ACLS Certification
Active American Heart Association PALS Certification
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Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision; assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.
Units
The Perianesthesia Care Units at Mt Zion include the Pre-operative (prep), Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) and the 23‑Hour Short Stay Unit (overnight observation unit). The team of perianesthesia specialty nurses provides dynamic, compassionate care for a wide variety of surgical patients for adults and adolescents (13 and up) in the ambulatory care setting.
In preparing patients for surgery, we assure their readiness and provide pre‑operative teaching for patients and their families. The priority postoperatively is to physiologically stabilize patients, provide innovative pain management strategies, and integrate family‑centered care. An interdisciplinary team of nurses, surgeons, specialty physicians, anesthesiologists and respiratory therapists work to initiate the recovery from surgery.
The perianesthesia nurses work collaboratively with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. In addition to the Patient Care Manager and other Assistant Unit managers within the perioperative areas, they continuously improve patient safety, efficiency and patient satisfaction.
The 23‑Hour Short Stay unit provides quality care and patient satisfaction for patients who require outpatient extended care. This modality allows more flexibility for different procedures and improves operational efficiency and clinical excellence within the ambulatory surgery center. Nurses in this unit work collaboratively with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide an integrated family‑centered patient care experience.
Key Responsibilities
100% of time: Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors; carries out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act; accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance.
Required Qualifications
Two years of Critical Care experience as an RN
Recent PACU experience in an inpatient setting
Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
Active American Heart Association ACLS Certification
Active American Heart Association PALS Certification
Requires an On‑Call commitment
Knowledge of airway management, anesthesia recovery, and pain management
The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
Preferred Qualifications
BSN
License / Certifications
Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
Active American Heart Association ACLS Certification
Active American Heart Association PALS Certification
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