The UCSF Pediatric Perioperative Resource Team (PPRT) seeks a skilled Perioperative Nurse (PD) to provide comprehensive nursing care in a float capacity across the Mission Bay, Oakland, and Walnut Creek campuses. The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for pediatric patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures, while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, techs, and other clinicians. This role supports a dynamic, high‑performing team dedicated to excellence, safety, and compassionate service for patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to deliver safe, therapeutic perioperative care.
- Function as a member of interdisciplinary and nursing teams, adhering to UCSF PRIDE service‑excellence standards.
- Provide nursing care for patients with complex needs, offering assistance and supervision as required.
- Assist in managing patient care administered by other nursing team members.
- Maintain compliance with privacy, confidentiality, safety, and infection‑control policies.
- Maintain a clean, orderly work environment and report unsafe conditions or equipment issues.
- Contribute to quality‑improvement initiatives and meet departmental performance targets.
- Float between the 9‑bed Mission Bay OR, 12‑bed Level One Trauma Oakland OR, and 3‑bed Walnut Creek Ambulatory Care Center as needed.
- Document care accurately using UCSF electronic health record systems.
- 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
Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
Active American Heart Association BLS Certification
Proficiency in circulating general, laparoscopic, orthopedic, ENT, urology, and neurosurgical cases in a pediatric acute care setting.
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.
The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
Preferred Qualifications:
General Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, Level 1 trauma experience
Proficiency functioning as a scrub nurse
Specialty Certification – CNOR
BSN
Licensure/Certifications:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Current BLS certification from AHA provider
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.
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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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