(RN) Registered Nurse - Hillcrest PACU
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011. The Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Hillcrest surgical services includes Trauma, Burn, Neurology, Orthopedics, Urology, Plastics, General, Oncology, Head and Neck, Vascular and Open Heart, Gynecology, as well Interventional Radiology Procedures. This Peri-Anesthesia Registered Nurse will work in both our Pre-Op and PACU in the Hillcrest Same Day Surgery space and the Main Pre-Op/PACU. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. RN license issued by the State of California. Current ART certification, or BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date. Current PALS certification, or must be obtained during first year of employment. Must have at least two (2) year of recent Pre-Op/PACU, ICU, or ER RN in an acute care hospital experience. Must be able to work within a team environment. Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.