Registered Nurse II, Pediatrics

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

3d•$82 - $115

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 care transitions. The nurse delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The position 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 is a 26-week limited-term position in Pediatrics at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. It is a full-time, day-shift role with 12-hour shifts, 36 weekly hours, and variable days; weekend work is required as needed. The position offers medical, dental, vision, and PTO benefits. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

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, as 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 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.
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 a changing environment.
Ability to communicate with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Ability to use critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.

Nice To Haves

Pediatrics RN experience 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 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 patients’ protected health information.
Prioritize patient care and assignments, manage time-sensitive activities, and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices.
Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.