Registered Nurse, Emergency - Limited Term

Sutter Health•Davis, CA

1d•$78 - $104

About The Position

Accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Maintains collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. This is a benefited limited-term position for 32 weeks. The schedule is full time, with 12-hour shifts, 36 weekly hours, varied shift timing, variable days, and every-other-weekend requirements. The role is non-exempt and represented by a union. The position may involve handling hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license that evidences completion of an RN program.
Registered Nurse license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, required by the department.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, required by the department.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within 90 days.
Demonstrated general knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts and practices, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Working 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, including Word and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple interventions in a changing environment.
Ability to communicate with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of emergency department RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned acute-care area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.
Protect the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.
Prioritize patient care and assignments, meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines, and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods.
Identify and solve routine or complex problems using established procedures and critical thinking.
Collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.