Registered Nurse II, Pediatrics
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 provides 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, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication, while following hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to support an optimal patient experience. This is a 26-week limited-term position at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. The position is full time, with 12-hour night shifts, variable days, and weekend work as needed. The department requires pediatric nursing certification. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidance.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license that evidences completion of an RN program.
- Current Registered Nurse license for the state where care is provided.
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, 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 applicable local, state, and federal regulatory changes.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including people without medical training.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care and assignments and manage 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 handling multiple interventions in a 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.
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience as a Pediatrics RN in an acute setting is preferred.
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 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.
- 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.
- Handle hazardous drugs, when applicable, in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
