Registered Nurse​/PACU

Join our team in beautiful Berkeley, CA, where you'll have the opportunity to work in a vibrant community with a rich cultural scene and access to stunning natural landscapes. We're seeking a dedicated professional to provide exceptional care in our Same Day Surgery/Pre Op unit.

• Occasional on-call shift
• Variable start times (latest at 11:00 AM)
• 4 x 10-hour shifts
• Monday to Friday

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Certifications
  
  Required:
  • CA RN License
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Work in the Same Day Surgery/Pre Op unit, floating between PACU and Same Day Surgery (Phase I and Phase II areas).

• Manage nursing care from admission to discharge, ensuring competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care.
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and personal hygiene of patients while performing disease prevention and restorative measures.
• Respond to medical and environmental emergencies.

• Provide patient care in accordance with policies, scientific principles, and standards of care.
• Plan and coordinate care delivery, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing and medical staff for collaborative patient care.
• Coordinate involvement of patient, physician, family, and health team members to achieve optimal patient care.
• Set priorities and direct emergency interventions efficiently and competently.

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families.
• Ensure nursing process is individualized to meet patient needs, including assessment, care plans, education, and discharge planning.
• Monitor patients at risk and implement precautions to reduce risks.

• Develop and implement the patient s care plan based on interviews, observations, and consultations.
• Document and communicate patient assessment, care plans, and outcomes.
• Evaluate and modify the care plan in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and other disciplines.