IV Acute Therapy Nurse Specialist II

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The IV Acute Therapy Nurse Specialist II uses extended and expanded skills, experience, and knowledge to assess, plan, implement, diagnose, and evaluate care in an acute care specialty. The role coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. In partnership with the care team, the registered nurse provides holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned specialty area and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The position fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. This position is based at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento. It is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with 12-hour night shifts, variable days, and every-other or rotating weekend requirements. The position requires a California RN license, BLS certification, and— for Vascular Access—PICC Insertion Certification upon hire. The pay range is $82.48 to $115.46 per hour; actual starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, organizational needs, and work location. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
For Vascular Access: PICC Insertion Certification upon hire.
Two years of experience as a registered nurse providing specialized care for patients in an acute care setting.
Advanced knowledge and competence in the specialty area, nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Advanced knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient-care and privacy best practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
Written and verbal communication 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 and assignments and meet time-sensitive activities.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and an Electronic Health Record.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple interventions in an evolving environment.
Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Ability to work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, diagnose, and evaluate care required within an acute care specialty.
Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Partner with the care team to deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned specialty area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Maintain collaborative relationships among patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
Prioritize patient care and assignments, working within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to meet objectives and time-sensitive activities.
Protect the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Use established procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.