Registered Nurse II, Infusion

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

1d•$79 - $103•Onsite

About The Position

Assessment and monitoring of the physical and emotional status of patients and families who are dealing with advanced illness. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to manage the patient's care. Educating patients and their families on the nature of the illness, the progression of the disease, and end-of-life care when appropriate. Providing thorough assessment of a patient's goals of care and guidance for healthcare decisions, including advanced care planning and ethical issues. Coordinating resources and services available to both the patient and their family to support them along the disease trajectory. Participating in regular reviews of the patient's care plan to ensure it is meeting the patient's needs and aligned with their goals. Coordinating referrals to other healthcare professionals and services as needed, including education about hospice services when appropriate. Delivering holistic and individualized care to patients in all areas of the hospital. Developing, implementing, and coordinating a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adhering to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
2 years of recent relevant experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

CHPN preferred

Responsibilities

Assessment and monitoring of the physical and emotional status of patients and families who are dealing with advanced illness.
Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to manage the patient's care.
Educating patients and their families on the nature of the illness, the progression of the disease, and end-of-life care when appropriate.
Providing thorough assessment of a patient's goals of care and guidance for healthcare decisions, including advanced care planning and ethical issues.
Coordinating resources and services available to both the patient and their family to support them along the disease trajectory.
Participating in regular reviews of the patient's care plan to ensure it is meeting the patient's needs and aligned with their goals.
Coordinating referrals to other healthcare professionals and services as needed, including education about hospice services when appropriate.
Delivering holistic and individualized care to patients in all areas of the hospital.
Developing, implementing, and coordinating a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.
Fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.
Adhering to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.