Job Description

The UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland (OR) consists of 11 surgical suites and 2 procedural. Our primary focus is multidisciplinary team-based approach and staffing.

Services include, but are not limited to: Neurology, Ortho/Spine, Otolaryngology, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Dental, Cardiac, General Surgery, GI, Hem/Onc.

All patient care team members are responsible to meet patient needs, demonstrate willingness to learn new skills, and foster a harmonious work environment in which high quality patient care and customer service is consistently provided. Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, physicians, other disciplines and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.

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.

• Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Provide scrub and circulating nursing care for patients with complex surgical needs.
• Assist with management of patient care administered by other nursing team members.
• Maintain and care for instrumentation and equipment, ensuring safety and proper set‑up.
• Accurately complete all required documentation and chart reviews.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary and nursing team meetings.
• Adhere to UCSF Living PRIDE service excellence, cultural sensitivity, and communication standards.
• Follow infection control, safety, and environmental care policies.
• Manage inventory, instrument set‑ups, and supply ordering as needed.
• Flexibly work across all UCSF Health locations and perform other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of AORN Periop 101 or 5 years experience in a level 3 or 4 acute care facility
• Current experience in acute care setting
• Proficiency, ability to independently circulate, in at least 3 of the following services: General Surgery, Neurology, Orthopedics/Spine, Otolaryngology/Airway, GU, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Cardiac.
• 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.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently and under pressure.
• Under minimal supervision, function primarily as a scrub and/or circulating nurse within the Operating Room. Administrative and teaching responsibilities to be performed as necessary, including inventory, instrument set-ups and chart reviews. Implement appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis, relevant to an operating room arena. Function as a member of a team. Inherent duties include, but are not limited to, the proper care of instrumentation and equipment, utilization of all safety measures and the accurate completion of all documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• General Surgery, Ortho/Spine, Neuro, Cardiac experience desired
• CNOR
• BSN Preferred
• Proficient in Scrubbing role in at least 2 of services listed above
• Experience in Level 1 Trauma hospital
• Charge Nurse experience

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification
• Active American Heart Association PALS Certification

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.

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