Registered Nurse – Pediatric Perianesthesia Care Unit

Mission Bay PACU – Pediatrics

Full Time

69667BR

Job Summary

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 Pediatric Perianesthesia Care Unit at Benioff Children’s Hospital – San Francisco includes both the PreOperative (Preop) and, Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU). The team of perianesthesia specialty nurses provides dynamic, compassionate care for a wide variety of pedicatric surgical patients.

The Unit prepares patients and families for surgery, assures their readiness and provide preoperative teaching for both themselves and their families. The priority postoperatively is to physiologically stabilize patients, provide innovative pain management strategies, and integrate family-centered care.  An interdisciplinary team of nurses, surgeons, specialty physicians, anesthesiologists, pain service physicians and respiratory therapists work to initiate the recovery from surgery which is continued in the inpatient or outpatient setting.

The perianesthesia nurses work collaboratively with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.   Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPAN or CCRN certification
• BSN
• Previous experience caring for the pediatric patient

About UCSF

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.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009139 CLIN NURSE 2

Job Category

Nursing – Adult Services, Nursing – Pediatric Services, Other Nursing

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) – Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Additional Shift Details

Monday – Friday. On Call Weekends