Senior Registered Nurse - PACU Recovery - Santa Paula Hospital

Overview

Under general direction and following established medically-approved policies and procedures, the incumbent will implement specialized skilled nursing processes in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit of the Santa Paula Hospital.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Senior Registered Nurse-Hospital is distinguished from other staff nursing classifications in that incumbents demonstrate advanced competency skills reflecting specialized knowledge specific to the assigned hospital unit; participate in performance improvement processes; and provide technical direction. Incumbents are expected to work at the full scope of their licensure/specialty area with a decreasing amount of supervision commensurate with their experience.

• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree.
• Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Certification Pay - $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications. One of the five certifications in Exhibit 9 of the CNA Memorandum of Agreement may be paid at $2.00 per hour for a National Certification.
• Evening Shift Differential - 7.5%
• Night Shift Differential – 15%
• Weekend Shift Differential - $2.00 per hour
• Continuous County Service Incentive Pay - 1% for 7 years, 1.25% for 12 years and 1.5% for 17 years
• Preceptor Pay – $2.50 per hour
• House Supervisor Pay - $4.00 per hour
• Charge Nurse Premium Pay - $2.50 per hour
• Float Nurse Premium Pay - $3.50 per hour
• Standby Premium Pay – ¼ of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater)
• Health Plans - Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.
• Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan.
• Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program.
• To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link: Ventura County CNA Memorandum of Agreement

Health Care Agency – Santa Paula Hospital

Senior Registered Nurse is represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Note: Salary placement will be determined according to the current CNA memorandum of agreement.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra-help vacancies within the Health Care Agency.
There is currently one (1) Regular, Full-time vacancy within Santa Paula Hospital.

OPENING DATE:
October 30, 2025
CLOSING DATE:
Continuous and may close at any time.

• Implements nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation of care plan, evaluation of patient response) and revises the nursing plan as needed.
• Administers basic and advanced competency nursing care in accordance with VCMC/SPH policies and procedures and Patient Bill of Rights.
• Monitors patients’ airway, breathing, and circulation immediately post-op.
• Performs frequent assessments of vital signs, neurological status, and pain levels.
• Administers prescribed medications for pain, nausea, and other post-anesthesia symptoms.
• Monitors surgical sites for bleeding, drainage, or complications.
• Provides safe, compassionate care tailored to each patient's physical and emotional needs.
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Communicate effectively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provides a complete and concise hand-off to the next level of care.
• Educates and reassure patients and families during the recovery process.
• Maintains readiness to respond to emergencies and adhere to ACLS protocols.
• Provides direction…