Registered Nurse II, Operating Room

Sutter Health•Yuba City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. 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. Fosters collaborative relationships among patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week on day shifts, with 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday. Weekend work is occasionally required. The position is based at Sutter Surgical Hospital of North Valley. Benefits are offered to eligible positions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license that evidences completion of an RN program.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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 relevant regulatory changes.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while handling multiple interventions in a changing environment.
Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Provide holistic and 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.
Communicate effectively and foster collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Prioritize patient care and assignments, manage time-sensitive activities, and work within standardized policies and procedures.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Work independently and collaboratively with team members in a changing environment.