Registered Nurse II, Operating Room

Sutter Health•Yuba City, CA

22h

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 and develops, implements, and coordinates care plans 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, effective communication. The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license evidencing completion of an RN program.
Current Registered Nurse 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.
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 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 while managing 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 in an acute patient setting.
Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and support 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.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Prioritize assignments and coordinate work to meet objectives and deadlines.
Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.