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The UCSF Pediatric Perioperative Resource Team (PPRT) seeks a skilled Perioperative Nurse (PD) to provide comprehensive nursing care in a float capacity across the Mission Bay, Oakland, and Walnut Creek campuses. The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for pediatric patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures, while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, techs, and other clinicians.
This role supports a dynamic, high‑performing team dedicated to excellence, safety, and compassionate service for patients and families. Responsibilities Apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to deliver safe, therapeutic perioperative care. Function as a member of interdisciplinary and nursing teams, adhering to UCSF PRIDE service‑excellence standards.
Provide nursing care for patients with complex needs, offering assistance and supervision as required. Assist in managing patient care administered by other nursing team members. Maintain compliance with privacy, confidentiality, safety, and infection‑control policies.
Maintain a clean, orderly work environment and report unsafe conditions or equipment issues. Contribute to quality‑improvement initiatives and meet departmental performance targets. Float between the 9‑bed Mission Bay OR, 12‑bed Level One Trauma Oakland OR, and 3‑bed Walnut Creek Ambulatory Care Center as needed.
Document care accurately using UCSF electronic health record systems. Perform additional duties assigned by the Nurse Service Supervisor. Required
Three (3) years’ recent full-time inpatient Operating Room (OR) RN clinical experience Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California Active American Heart Association BLS Certification Proficiency in circulating general, laparoscopic, orthopedic, ENT, urology, and neurosurgical cases in a pediatric acute care setting. 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. The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
General Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, Level 1 trauma experience Proficiency functioning as a scrub nurse Specialty Certification – CNOR BSN Licensure/Certifications: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Current BLS certification from AHA provider
Day shift
About the role
Apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to deliver safe, therapeutic perioperative care.