Registered Nurse II, Orthopedic Unit

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting. Responsibilities include direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse 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 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. This position is based at Sutter Health’s Memorial Medical Center and works day shifts on a full-time schedule of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with variable days and rotating weekends. The role is non-exempt and regular. 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 an RN program with an RN license.
Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
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 an ever-changing environment.
Ability to communicate with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Ability to use established 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.
Ability to work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

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 an assigned 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.
Follow 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.
When applicable, manage hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.