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Job Description
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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
About Us
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
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 here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
