Registered Nurse - PACU

Registered Nurse

Under the leadership of the department director, assistant director, nursing supervisor, and/or charge nurse, the registered nurse is responsible and accountable for planning directing, assessing and providing nursing care according to the policies and procedures of the hospital and department. Important dimensions of this position consist of quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a broad nursing knowledge. The registered nurse is an experienced nurse who shall orient new staff, precept students, and assume relief charge nurse duty as oriented and assigned.

A minimum of one year of current practice in an acute care hospital with critical care and/or ambulatory surgery center PACU is required. Must have previous experience that is consistent with the Critical Care/PACU core competencies within this job description.

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

State of California RN license required. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS is required. ACLS and PALS must be obtained prior to completion of orientation and independent assignment.

Assigned Work Hours: 0.9FTE Variable 10-hour shifts Rotating weekends and holidays Rotating on-call shifts Position Type: Regular Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience): $72.83 to $97.40 The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid. Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $5.50 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $8.00