Registered Nurse II, Infusion

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. The role 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. The nurse fosters collaborative relationships among patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. The role adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH identification 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 Healthcare Provider certification.
ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
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 prioritizing patient care and assignments and meeting 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 an ever-changing environment.
Ability to communicate with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Ability to use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Provide holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned acute care area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that account for 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.
Protect the privacy of each patient's protected health information.
Handle hazardous drugs, when applicable, in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.