Staff Nurse II, PACU

Posted 10 Days Ago
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Burlingame, CA, USA
In-Office
84K-113K Hourly
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Provide holistic postoperative nursing care in the PACU: assess, coordinate, deliver and evaluate patient care, educate patients/families, manage transitions, collaborate with physicians and care team, follow policies, and ensure patient safety and privacy.
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Organization:

MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Position Overview:

Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a 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 hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

  • Minimum: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided

  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

  • PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

EXPERIENCE

  • 2 years of recent acute care and PACU experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard 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.

  • Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities.

  • Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).

  • Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.

  • Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.

  • Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.

  • 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.

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

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

10

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

20

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $83.66 to $113.22 / 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.

Skills Required

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
  • Current RN license in state where care is provided
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
  • Minimum 2 years recent acute care and PACU experience
  • General nursing knowledge (theories, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology)
  • Working knowledge of healthcare industry policies, safety precautions, and regulatory requirements
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with diverse audiences
  • Time management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize patient care and assignments
  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite: Word and Outlook)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a changing environment
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving for routine and complex situations
  • Protect patient PHI and ensure privacy (HIPAA)
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers

Sutter Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sutter Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Sutter Health.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad networks and strong wellness support. Family coverage is characterized as low-cost or nearly free in some plan options, reinforcing perceived value.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include employer matching and, in some cases, a pension after a tenure threshold. Supplemental protections like life and disability insurance add to the overall financial security package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is framed as generous, with examples of sizable PTO allotments early in tenure. Additional supports such as flexible scheduling and leave programs contribute to a sense of time-off breadth.

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The Company
HQ: Sacramento, CA
68,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1921

What We Do

Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit healthcare networks, which includes award-winning physician organizations, acute care hospitals, surgery centers, medical research facilities and specialty services. Our team of 68,000 doctors, employees and volunteers proudly cares for Northern California. Our facilities and care centers are located in large, urban cities and small, rural communities, from the Pacific Coast to the San Joaquin Valley. You’ll find us in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Yosemite and the coastal redwoods. We even have an affiliate in Hawaii. Join us and be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to putting patients’ needs first and achieving the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

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