Registered Nurse II, Postpartum

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

20h

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 and effective communication. The nurse adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The role may involve handling hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable USP 800 guidelines and NIOSH identification practices.

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.
Department-required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Department-required Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification.
Typically, 2 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 prioritizing patient care and assignments and completing 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 in an ever-changing environment.
Ability to communicate with 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 in an acute patient setting.
Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and care transitions.
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.
Communicate effectively and maintain 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.
Protect each patient's protected health information.
Prioritize assignments and manage multiple interventions while meeting time-sensitive activities and deadlines.
Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Handle hazardous drugs as required, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering them in accordance with applicable guidance.