Registered Nurse II, Orthopedic Unit

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

2d•$75 - $105

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting. The role includes direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse delivers holistic, individualized care and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The role fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The position is in the Orthopedic Unit at Sutter Health's Memorial Medical Center. It is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with a 12-hour day shift, 36 weekly hours, variable days, and rotating weekend requirements. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or evidence of completion of a registered nursing program with an RN license.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, as required by the department.
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 the ability to prioritize patient care and assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices.
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 handling multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.
Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Ability to use critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Protect the privacy of patients' protected health information.
Prioritize patient care and assignments, manage time, and meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.