Registered Nurse II, ICU Float

Sutter Health•Castro Valley, CA

23d

About The Position

Accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. 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. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. Follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. This position requires work at Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley; Alta Bates Medical Center in Oakland and Berkeley; Delta Medical Center in Antioch; and Sutter Solano Medical Center in Vallejo. The schedule is full time, with 12-hour day/evening shifts, variable days, and every other weekend. The role is non-exempt and union-represented.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
At least two years of current experience in the area of specialty.
Registered Nurse state licensure (RN).
Basic Life Support certification (BLS).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS).
Demonstrated 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 working within standardized policies, procedures, and practices.
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 use critical thinking and existing procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Ability to protect patient privacy and build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Provide holistic, 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.
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.
Prioritize patient care and assignments, manage time and organize work to meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines.
Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
Communicate and engage with team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.