Staff Nurse II, Med Surg

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Organization:PAMF-Sutter Maternity and Surg CtrPosition 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.Job Description:These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).EDUCATION:Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:RN-Registered Nurse of CaliforniaBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderDEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support:

• TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:2 years of recent relevant experience.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.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Shift:Evening/ NightSchedule:Part TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Every other WeekendBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status:Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:28Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $78.03 to $104.72 / hourThe 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. Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Nights

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