Registered Nurse II, Medical / Surgical Acute - Limited Term

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Position Overview:

Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a 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 hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Additional Requirements:

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support:

• All SM&SC

• Ambulatory Care Unit

• Angio Lab, Dialysis

• Behavioral Health

• Cardiac Care Unit

• Cardiac Rehab

• Cath Lab

• Electrophysiology Lab

• Emergency Department

• Family Birthing Center within 30 days

• Float Pool

• GI Lab/Endoscopy

• Intensive/Critical Care Unit

• Interventional Radiology

• Invasive Cardiology

• Labor & Delivery within 30 days

• Noninvasive Cardiology

• Operating Room

• Outpatient Pharmaceutical Care Unit (OPCU)

• Pain Management

• Patient Transport

• Periop

• Post Diagnostic Care Unit (PDCU)

• Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

• Postpartum

• Progressive Care Unit

• Radiation Oncology

• Same Day Surgery

• Telemetry/Renal Telemetry

• Trauma

• Women's Health Center

Department: Any Pediatric Care (e.g., PACU, PUC), PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

ENPC-Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course within 180 days if required by entity

NIHSS-National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale:

• Any department caring for stroke patients

• Emergency Department within 90 days

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) within 90 days

NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider:

• Family Birthing Center within 30 days

• Labor & Delivery within 30 days

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• Nursery

• Obstetrics

• Postpartum

• Women's Health Center

TNCC-Trauma Nursing Corp Course:

• Emergency Department within 180 days of hire if required by entity

• Trauma

• MMC ICU within 180 days

• SRMC Trauma within 1 year of hire

Department: Labor & Delivery, Fetal Monitoring Certificate

Department: Wound Care, CWOCN-Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

Department: Infusion administering Chemo, ONS/ONCC-Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate within 6 months

Department: Lactation, CLC-Certified Lactation Consultant

OR IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

PICC Insertion Certification if placing or repairing PICC Lines

• Vascular Access

• Home Health Services

• Neonatal Transport

• Home Health Skilled Nursing

• Wound Care

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

• Department: SPA/PACU, 2 years RN with at least six months of prior experience in PACU, ED, or ICU in a multiple specialty acute care facility within the last two years

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated general 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.

• Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities.

• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).

• Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.

• Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.

• Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.

• Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).

• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

12

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Status:

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $72.27 to $94.66 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.