Registered Nurse/PACU

Join our team in beautiful Berkeley, CA, where you'll have the opportunity to work in a vibrant community with a rich cultural scene and access to stunning natural landscapes. We're seeking a dedicated professional to provide exceptional care in our Same Day Surgery/PreOp unit.

Position Details

• Occasional on-call shift
• Variable start times (latest at 11:00 AM)
• 4 x 10-hour shifts
• Monday to Friday

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Certifications Required:
  • CA RN License
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Unit Information

Work in the Same Day Surgery/PreOp unit, floating between PACU and Same Day Surgery (Phase I and Phase II areas).

Job Duties

• Manage nursing care from admission to discharge, ensuring competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care.
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and personal hygiene of patients while performing disease prevention and restorative measures.
• Respond to medical and environmental emergencies.

Job Accountabilities

• Provide patient care in accordance with policies, scientific principles, and standards of care.
• Plan and coordinate care delivery, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing and medical staff for collaborative patient care.
• Coordinate involvement of patient, physician, family, and health team members to achieve optimal patient care.
• Set priorities and direct emergency interventions efficiently and competently.

Assessment

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families.
• Ensure nursing process is individualized to meet patient needs, including assessment, care plans, education, and discharge planning.
• Monitor patients at risk and implement precautions to reduce risks.

Planning

• Develop and implement the patient's care plan based on interviews, observations, and consultations.
• Document and communicate patient assessment, care plans, and outcomes.
• Evaluate and modify the care plan in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and other disciplines.