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Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.
Department Description: The UCSF Pediatric Perioperative Resource Team (PPRT) provides nursing coverage to the Pediatric Perioperative units at Mission Bay, Oakland, and Walnut Creek campuses. This is a float position, overseeing the care of patients within the 12 bed Mission Bay Operating Room, 12 Bed Level One Trauma Oakland Operating Room, and 3 Bed Walnut Creek Ambulatory Care Center. The Perioperative nurses are adaptable, taking on challenging assignments and providing staff coverage where they are needed the most.
Our Perioperative Nurses are cross trained in caring for patients across all specialties and work closely with different interprofessional teams. Being part of the PPRT is an amazing opportunity to join a highly skilled and dynamic team of nurses, techs, and surgeons who are making a difference for our perioperative patients and their families. Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for pediatric perioperative patients using the nursing process.
Maintain current knowledge and competencies required by the Nurse Practice Act and UCSF policies. Provide circulating and, when qualified, scrub assistance for general, laparoscopic, orthopedic, ENT, urology, and neurosurgical cases. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure seamless handoffs across three campus locations.
Apply Living PRIDE standards in all patient and family interactions, including AIDET communication and cultural sensitivity. Adhere to safety, infection control, and environmental care protocols; report unsafe conditions promptly. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and meet departmental performance metrics.
Maintain accurate documentation and basic computer functions for electronic health records. Flexibly orient to and work in any UCSF Health perioperative setting as needed. Perform additional duties assigned by the Nurse Service Supervisor.
Required
Three (3) years recent full-time inpatient Operating Room (OR) RN clinical experience Proficiency in laparoscopic surgery Proficiency in circulating duties Proficiency in scrubbing duties The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently and under pressure. Basic computer keyboard skills and general PC knowledge.
General Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, Level 1 trauma experience Circulate and Scrub Specialty Certification – CNOR BSN Pediatric operating room experience Licensure/Certifications: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Current healthcare provider CPR certification
Day shift
About the role
Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision.