Registered Nurse II, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** SMCS\-Sutter Med Center \- Sacramento**Position Overview:** Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life\-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.**Job Description**: **EDUCATION:** * Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing * OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program **CERTIFICATION \& LICENSURE:** * RN\-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided * BLS\-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** * 2 years of recent relevant experience. **DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:** * Department: SPA, 2 years RN with at least six months of prior experience in PACU, ED, or ICU in a multiple specialty acute care facility within the last two years * Department: PACU,3 years RN ICU with at least six months of prior bedside experience in PACU, ED, or ICU in a multiple specialty acute care facility within the last two years **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** * Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology. * Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. * Possess written and