Registered Nurse - PACU (BCH-Oakland)

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland seeks a Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The PACU consists of 11 surgical suites and 1 procedural room, providing care across multiple pediatric surgical specialties including Neurology, Ortho/Spine, Otolaryngology, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Dental, Cardiac, General Surgery, GI, and Hem/Onc. This role emphasizes a multidisciplinary team-based approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care
• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams
• Carry out established nursing procedures and perform related duties as required
• Provide nursing care for patients with complex needs with assistance and supervision
• Assist with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team
• Maintain knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors
• Carry out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act
• Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills and foster a harmonious work environment
• Promote a cooperative working relationship with colleagues, physicians, other disciplines, and the public through effective communication, honesty, respect, and cultural sensitivity
• Accept and provide feedback in a professional manner

Required Qualifications

• Eligible candidates include internal UCSF RNs with two years' experience in pediatric high-acuity settings (PICU, NICU, or Pediatric Emergency Department) who demonstrate required clinical competencies for transition to pediatric PACU nursing, or external candidates with prior pediatric in-hospital PACU experience
• Candidates will be evaluated based on relevant pediatric clinical experience, competencies, and ability to meet the requirements of the pediatric PACU role
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multitask and work independently and under pressure
• Basic computer keyboard skills and general PC knowledge
• Required on-call commitment

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of critical care experience as RN (PICU, ED, ICU)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma hospital

Licenses and Certifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification
• Active American Heart Association PALS Certification
• ASPAN certification strongly preferred