Registered Nurse II - Pre-op/PACU

Posting number: 0305HCA-25AI (ECA)

Department: Health Care Agency

Division: Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital

Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Nursing

Summary

Under direction, the incumbent is responsible for providing professional direct or indirect nursing care to patients in both the preoperative and post-anesthesia phases. Preoperative nurses play a critical role in preparing patients for surgery by conducting comprehensive assessments, reviewing medications, coordinating diagnostic testing, and ensuring all necessary consent and documentation are complete. They educate patients about the surgical process and provide emotional support to reduce anxiety, while also confirming physical readiness through proper attire and the removal of personal items to maintain safety and compliance with protocols. 

Following surgery, post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurses care for patients as they recover from anesthesia, monitoring vital signs, levels of consciousness, and overall responsiveness. Because patients may experience confusion, pain, nausea, or difficulty breathing, and may not be able to clearly communicate their needs, PACU nurses must proactively observe and respond to subtle cues. This role demands quick decision-making in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment to ensure patients safely regain consciousness and stabilize after surgery.

PAYROLL TITLE: Registered Nurse II

WHAT WE OFFER:
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, that includes:

• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree.
• Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Certification Pay - $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications. One of the five certifications may be paid at $2.00 per hour for a National Certification.
• Evening Shift Differential -7.5%
• Night Shift Differential  – 15%
• Weekend Shift Differential  - $2.00 per hour
• Continuous County Service Incentive Pay -1% for 7 years, 1.25% for 12 years and 1.5% for 17 years
• Preceptor Pay – $2.50 per hour
• House Supervisor Pay - $4.00 per hour
• Charge Nurse Premium Pay - $2.50 per hour
• Float Nurse Premium Pay - $2.50 per hour
• In House Registry Pay -
  • Non-overtime is 1.75 straight time base hourly rate
  • Overtime is 2 times base pay straight time base hourly rate
• Standby Premium Pay – ¼ of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater)
• Health Plans - Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.
• Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan.
• Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program.
• To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link: https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/CNA_MOA_2023-2028.pdf

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT:  Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital

Registered Nurse II is represented by the California Nurses' Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used