Job Description

Under general direction and following established medically-approved policies and procedures, implements specialized skilled nursing processes in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit of the Santa Paula Hospital.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Senior Registered Nurse-Hospital is distinguished from other staff nursing classifications in that incumbents demonstrate advanced competency skills reflecting specialized knowledge specific to the assigned hospital unit; participate in performance improvement processes; and provide technical direction. Incumbents are expected to work at the full scope of their licensure/specialty area with a decreasing amount of supervision commensurate with their experience.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE 

• Requires two (2) years of full-time professional registered nursing experience in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California
• Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment
• Must have a current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the first day of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of: the principles, practices, and techniques used in advanced nursing care of specialized units (PACU). 

Working knowledge of:

• performance improvement processes, hospital based/nursing committee practices, and patient and staff education methods.
• Working ability to: provide direction to others; self-direct continuing education needs, provide a positive role model and public image; work proficiently in emergency and/or stressful situations; maintain confidentiality of patient/client information; effectively establish and maintain working relationships with medical staff, co-workers, patients and the public; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

About the Hospital

Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) is a fully-integrated, comprehensive system of hospital, clinic and specialty services. The system provides access to high quality, compassionate healthcare to residents throughout Ventura County.

While VCMC provides access to health care to all residents of our county, special emphasis is placed on providing access to care for the underserved and those facing barriers to access. Referred to as the “safety net” population, these individuals comprise over three-quarters of the care provided by VCMC.

VCMC is noted for its renowned Family Medicine Residency Program and is distinguished as the only Ventura County academic teaching hospital with a residency affiliated with UCLA School of Medicine. VCMC is the designated Level II Trauma Center for the west county and is known for its extraordinary trauma team, which includes skilled and talented surgeons covering neurosurgery, orthopedic and general surgery cases.