Sutter Health·Santa Barbara, California
Accountable for assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing care during pre, intra, and post-operative phases. Functions as a circulating nurse to assist physicians during surgeries and procedures.
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Accountable for the assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation during the pre operative, intra operative and post operative phases of nursing care.
Assists the physician during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role.
Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary 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 polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.
Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certification & licensure
RN-Registered Nurse of California
Department-Peninsula Eye Surgery Center: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Department, PACU & Periop: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Department, PACU & Periop: PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Department, ASC: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Department, ASC: PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Department: SOPS, ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Department: SOPS (Any Pediatric), PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Department, SMF-Sutter Fairfield Surgery Center: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Typical experience: 2 years recent relevant experience
Demonstrated 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 verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Shift Hours: 8
Monday - Friday
Weekly Hours: 40
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $60.20 to $87.29 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.