Registered Nurse

Job Summary

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

• PACU - Adult
• Full Time
• 88130

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  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $84.78 - $109.85 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

The Pre-anesthesia (Preop) and Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) at Mission Bay are comprised of 30 combined Preop and PACU beds. The team of over 30 Perianesthesia specialty nurses provide dynamic and compassionate care for a wide variety of adult patients following anesthesia. The preoperative care area prepares patients for surgery, assures their readiness, and provides preoperative teaching for patients and their families.

Our postoperative area cares for patients recovering from a wide variety of surgeries and procedures for the following services: general surgery, orthopedic oncology, breast, plastics, urology, gynecology (benign and oncology), radiation oncology, head and neck, colorectal and endoscopy. The priority postoperatively is to physiologically stabilize patients, provide innovative pain management strategies, and integrate family-centered care. Once the patient is stable and awake, family members are encouraged to rejoin the patient.

An interdisciplinary team of nurses, surgeons, specialty physicians, anesthesiologists, pain service physicians, and respiratory therapists work to initiate the recovery from surgery continued in the inpatient or outpatient setting. The Perianesthesia nurses work collaboratively with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and other members of the interdisciplinary team while under the support of the Unit Director and Assistant Unit Director.

• Two years of recent (in the past five years) RN experience in Critical-Care Nursing.
• Previous two year inpatient Pre Op/PACU experience in an academic medical center
• Requires On-Call commitment
• Knowledge of airway management, anesthesia recovery, and pain management
• Must be able to bend, pull and push up to 20lbs.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

• CPAN or CCRN certification
• BSN

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Current healthcare provider ACLS certification
• Current healthcare provider PALS certification

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere.

In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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