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Registered Nurse

Employer
University of the Pacific
Location
San Francisco

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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Job TitleRegistered NurseUnion LevelDepartmentDept. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery CampusSan FranciscoPosting Number201301656PFull or Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Months12Work Schedule

Position is eight hours per day, five days per week, and overtime as needed.

Position End DateOpen Date05/02/2019Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Chairperson, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and/or Clinic Director, performs duties relevant to the organization and coordination of medical, surgical, and sterilization procedures for surgeries.

Essential Functions

•Manage general patient activities to include monitoring I.V. sedation and general anesthesia cases and demonstrate to students/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Residents proper I.V. procedures (preparation, monitoring and post-op).

•Maintain emergency “crash cart” supplies and equipment on a regular basis and maintain proper records; assist as a member of Code Blue and other emergency teams to include assessing immediate needs of a patient, notifying other medical personnel and emergency team members, obtaining a brief patient history, and monitoring/recording vital signs.

•Participate in all clinic activities on a continuous basis to include monitoring student and resident adherence to practices of infection control, and total patient management throughout all surgical procedures.

•Supervise, monitor, order and inventory adequate supplies, medications, instruments and hand pieces and maintain accurate records; perform a weekly count of controlled substances.

•Provide first-aid care to students, faculty, and staff to include attainment of medical/social histories; refer individuals to general practitioners or specialists and arrange for required laboratory tests as directed by an OMFS faculty member. Communicate with the Director of Risk Management and Environmental Safety and Wellness Center as needed.

•Follow exposure protocol and work closely with the Director of Risk Management and Environmental Safety; maintain confidential records and refer students appropriately.

•Provide coverage for other staff as necessary.

•Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chairperson, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and/or the Clinic Director.

•Contribute to Interprofessional Education as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:
•Surgical procedures and practices.
•IV sedation in the OMFS setting.
•Rules and regulations of AAOMS Office Anesthesia Manual.
Ability to:
•Instruct students and residents in proper patient management and sterilization techniques.
•Administer IV drugs under orders of the attending OMFS faculty member and/or OMFS resident.
•Instruct and evaluate students and residents on IV sedations and other medical procedures.
•Maintain accurate records.
•Manage multiple priorities in a busy clinical setting.
•Respond to emergencies and assess immediate needs of patients.
•Maintain confidentiality of information.
•Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Experience:
•Minimum of three years previous general nursing care experience.
•Minimum of six months training and/or experience in surgical nursing.

Education/Licenses:
•Current RN license in the state of California.
•BLS, ACLS and PALS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:
•Previous experience in oral surgery practice desirable.

Education/Licenses:
•Supplemental courses or continuing education credits in patient management and surgical techniques desirable.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

•Work performed consists of a combination of sitting, standing, bending, and walking.
•Regular lifting and moving of equipment and supplies.
•Occasional lifting or moving of patients required.

Working Conditions:
•Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be reasonably anticipated. Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.

Hiring RangeCommensurate with experienceBackground Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must pass a criminal background check.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

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    Organization

    Since its founding in 1851 as California’s first chartered university, University of the Pacific has been transforming the lives of students, enhancing the vitality of its surrounding communities and bringing a pioneering spirit to how we educate and serve.

    Pacific is recognized for high-quality academic programs, dedicated faculty mentors and excellent professional preparation built on a strong liberal arts foundation. The university is consistently ranked among the top national universities by U.S. News and World Report and Princeton Review.

    University of the Pacific is a dynamic three-city university with campuses in Stockton, Sacramento and San Francisco. With a presence in these three very different and uniquely California cities, Pacific enjoys a truly distinctive footprint in California and the West.

    Sacramento

    Pacific’s beautiful, tree-lined campus in Sacramento provides a focused learning environment with ties to the power and influence of one of the nation’s most influential capital cities. Complementing the legal studies offered at the McGeorge School of Law, new academic offerings are helping address critical issues at the intersection of law, policy, business and health.

    San Francisco

    Pacific’s high-tech San Francisco campus is strategically situated the heart of one of the world’s most exciting cities. It is home to one of the premier dental schools in the nation, the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, as well as high-quality programs in health, technology, and arts and culture.

    Stockton

    Pacific’s Stockton campus in the heart of the California Delta country is renowned for its idyllic beauty, breadth of outstanding academic programs, vibrant and supportive campus life, and close, dedicated teaching relationships with students. Serving more than 5,000 students, the campus is home to the liberal arts College of the Pacific, a conservatory of music, and schools of business, education, engineering, international studies, and pharmacy and health sciences.

    Beyond Our Gates

    Pacific students, faculty, and staff are passionate about enriching their communities and serving those in need. Under faculty guidance, students provide dental care and health services and information to the underserved, legal clinics for those in need, and literacy and educational enrichment programs for local schoolchildren. Students, faculty and staff contribute tens of thousands of hours of volunteer service each year. The Center for Professional and Continuing Education offers degree completion, continuing education, workforce training and lifelong learning programs. Pacific centers and institutes work toward solutions to local and regional issues through community partnerships, education and research.

    The Pacific Tigers compete in NCAA Division I athletics primarily as a member of the West Coast Conference. Fielding seven men’s teams and eleven women’s teams, the Pacific Tigers continue to add individual and team successes to an already outstanding performance record, including more than 30 conference championships and more than 60 NCAA tournament appearances.

    Pacific offers more than 80 programs of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees, as well as accelerated programs in business, education, law, engineering and the health sciences. Total enrollment at all three campuses is more than 6,000 students.

    With a focus on teaching, close faculty-student interaction, academic excellence and real-world learning, Pacific prepares individuals for lifelong personal and professional success.

    Learn more at Pacific.edu.

    Diversity Profile

    The University of the Pacific community - including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni - believes that diversity and inclusion are essential to the fulfillment of our institutional mission. We value inclusiveness in learning, curricular and co-curricular programming, campus climate, recruitment, admissions, hiring and retention. We remain deeply committed to promoting and maintaining a civil community that facilitates opportunities for shared understanding and expression of individual and collective truths. Moreover, we resolve to maintain a community that is respectful of all persons despite differences in age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, geographic origin, language, marital status, nationality, philosophical beliefs, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

    The University of the Pacific community - including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni - believes that diversity and inclusion are essential to the fulfillment of our institutional mission. We value inclusiveness in learning, curricular and co-curricular programming, campus climate, recruitment, admissions, hiring and retention.

    We remain deeply committed to promoting and maintaining a civil community that facilitates opportunities for shared understanding and expression of individual and collective truths. Moreover, we resolve to maintain a community that is respectful of all persons despite differences in age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, geographic origin, language, marital status, nationality, philosophical beliefs, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

    We are committed to all members of the Pacific community becoming competent and ethical citizen leaders able to interact effectively and ethically in an increasingly multicultural society and global economy. This transformative process is accomplished through our distinctive integration of liberal arts and professional education promoting innovation, open discourse and dialogue, leadership development, experiential learning and self-reflection.

    Pacific Diversity Programs

    University Pipeline Programs

    Multicultural Affairs

    Multicultural Affairs is dedicated to the creation and sustainability of a culturally inclusive community across and within the boundaries of culture, sexual orientation, gender, and other social identities. In service to and in partnership with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other friends, Multicultural Affairs offers programs, services, and sponsorships such as cultural heritage month observances, diversity leadership retreats, and intercultural trainings that meet the educational and cultural needs of all members of the Pacific community.

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    209.946.2011
    Location
    3601 Pacific Avenue
    Stockton
    CA
    95211
    US

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