Job Description

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the 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.

Department Description:

The UCSF Pediatric Perioperative Resource Team (PPRT) provides nursing coverage to the Pediatric Perioperative units at Mission Bay, Oakland, and Walnut Creek campuses. This is a float position, overseeing the care of patients within the 12 bed Mission Bay Operating Room, 12 Bed Level One Trauma Oakland Operating Room, and 3 Bed Walnut Creek Ambulatory Care Center. The Perioperative nurses are adaptable, taking on challenging assignments and providing staff coverage where they are needed the most. Our Perioperative Nurses are cross trained in caring for patients across all specialties and work closely with different interprofessional teams. Being part of the PPRT is an amazing opportunity to join a highly skilled and dynamic team of nurses, techs, and surgeons who are making a difference for our perioperative patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge and abilities essential for nursing practice.
• Carry out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance.
• Demonstrate service excellence by following UCSF Medical Center standards for communication and behavior.
• Use effective communication skills with patients, staff, and colleagues.
• Keep working areas clean and orderly, adhering to cleaning processes.
• Dispose of litter and report broken equipment or furniture.
• Protect the physical environment and equipment from damage or theft.
• Assume accountability for improving quality metrics and meeting organizational targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned, ensuring a high level of professionalism and tact.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Three (3) years recent full-time inpatient Operating Room (OR) RN clinical experience
• Proficiency in laparoscopic surgery
• Proficiency in circulating duties
• Proficiency in scrubbing duties
• The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
• Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently and under pressure.
• Basic computer keyboard skills and general PC knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, Level 1 trauma experience
• Circulate and Scrub
• Specialty Certification - CNOR
• BSN
• Pediatric operating room experience

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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