Nursing Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

RN - Surgical Care Unit (Part Time, 24 hours per week M-Th)

$59.94 - $82.42 / hour

Overview SCU (Surgical Care Unit) RN is responsible for the preoperative preparation and recovering of all surgical patients. Responsible to act as an integral team member and keep patients moving through the unit in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Able to apply critical thinking skills throughput the surgical continuum for each patient under their care. Skilled in post anesthesia recovery care of patient undergoing various types of procedures with different combinations of anesthesia. Responsibilities Opening and closing unit- turn lights on in Waiting Room, unlock front door, remove keys from Pyxis to unlock cabinets, prints daily schedule, gets charts out of cabinet and puts them in order. Checks each patient bay- Suction, airways, ambu bag, O2 tank. Performs QC glucometer. Assigns rooms for patient arrival. Prints H&P 's, orders labs and EKGs where appropriate. Proactively directs the patient plan of care from admission to discharge. Admits and assesses each patient in a timely manner. Follows hospital policies and procedures for patient and procedure verification including all necessary preoperative checks prior to patient going into surgery. Charts allergies and fall risk. Draws labs prn, starts IV prn, notes required documentation on chart and verifies accuracy and timeliness. Gives pre-op meds as ordered. Notes Physician's Orders. Records all medications given on the electronic health record. Provides comfort measures as needed. Safely logs patient belongings and whereabouts. Maintains good communication with patient and family, communicating wait times, delays, etc. Provides education to patients and family both pre-operatively and upon discharge in a manner that its easily understood. Ensures that case management referrals, if any, are completed prior to discharge. Works with Case Management and Social Services as necessary. Calls in prescriptions prn.Provides safe recovery from anesthesia and documents the recovery process. Demonstrates excellent patient assessment skills to initiate immediate post op plan of care. Notifies Anesthesia and the Surgeon of any untoward events during the recovery phase. Uses the Chain of Command as appropriate. Continually monitors patient condition. Asks for help when needed. Documents full assessment of patient according to procedure performed. Promotes a safe environment of care and culture of safety. Demonstrates an active commitment to continuous quality and performance improvement as well as own professional development. Participates in staff meetings and brings best practices to the unit for consideration. Participates in postop calls and communicates when follow-up is needed with Perioperative Coordinator SCU. Communicates patient and family concerns to Periop Coordinator SCU as needed Qualifications Education : Registered Nursing degree, BSN preferred Experience : 2 years experience in an acute Unit, 1 year critical care experience, preferably PACU related Licenses & Certifications : RN License, ACLS, BLS, PALS Required Skills & Knowledge : Strong organization, problem solving skills. Ability to manage priorities and workflow. Willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and good will towards other team members. Computer literate. Effective communication skills. Compensation Actual compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Minimum: USD $59.94 Maximum: USD $82.42

RN

Part-time

1 day ago

Staff Nurse II, Surgery

Sutter Health Santa Rosa, CA

$77.29 - $102.55 / hour

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg Hospital 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: Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant 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: Varied Schedule: Per Diem/Casual Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: No Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $77.29 to $102.55 / 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.