Registered Nurse II, Cardiology

Sutter Health•San Mateo, CA

6d•$86 - $121

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families. The nurse uses comprehensive patient assessment, develops and implements nursing care plans and patient education, and evaluates care on an ongoing basis. The role delivers holistic, individualized care and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan that accounts for 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 position adheres to policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws, regulations, and codes to promote a quality, reliable patient experience, while pursuing continued growth in professional nursing practice. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with an eight-hour day shift, Monday through Friday, and 40 weekly hours. Weekend work is required as needed. Stepdown PCU experience and cardiology experience of one year or more are preferred. The position requires a California Registered Nurse license, BLS and ACLS certifications, graduation from an accredited nursing school, and two years of recent relevant experience. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
BLS (Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider) certification.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider) certification.
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 precautions, 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.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and electronic health records.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an interrupted environment.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to protect the privacy of patients' protected health information.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of Stepdown PCU experience.
One year or more of cardiology experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families.
Assess patients comprehensively, develop and implement nursing care plans and patient education, and evaluate care on an ongoing basis.
Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
Follow policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws, regulations, and codes to promote a quality patient experience.
Engage in ongoing professional growth and development.
Protect the privacy of patients' protected health information.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as applicable, following NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.