Registered Nurse - Preop​/PACU - Part Time

Registered Nurse - Preop/PACU - Part Time

Join Stanford Health Care Tri‑Valley as a Registered Nurse covering the Preoperative and Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for a multifaceted recovery room serving 7 operating rooms, 2 cath labs, GI lab, and diagnostic imaging/interventional radiology departments.

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Level: Mid‑Senior | •
Employment: Part‑Time (8‑hour rotating) | •
Location: Stanford Health Care – Tri‑Valley

• Assess patients by collecting and documenting data through interview, history, and physical assessment.
• Obtain accurate screening data, interpret normal vs. abnormal findings.
• Determine nursing diagnoses, monitor and evaluate data frequently based on stability.
• Safely perform and document care plan using required nursing procedures consistent with standards of care.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions, monitor patients for adverse responses and side effects.
• Assess patient/family understanding and document information in clinical records.
• Create and maintain a healing climate, manage discomfort, and provide emotional support and education.
• Teach self‑care and illness prevention to patients and families.
• Recognize and communicate ethical and legal issues; complete incident reports.
• Attend departmental and hospital committees as assigned; support departmental goals.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience: Two years of recent acute hospital PACU experience required; moderate sedation experience required; critical care experience required.
• License/Certification: Current CA RN license; AHA BLS; required departmental certifications (PALS, NRP, ACLS).
• Skills: Strong communication, attention to detail, problem solving, teamwork, patient education.

Base pay range: $75.42 – $92.27 per hour. Final salary determined by experience, education, specialty, and training.

Stanford Health Care – Valley Care is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.