Registered Nurse II, Medical Telemetry

Sutter Health•Auburn, WA

About The Position

At Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, 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 provides holistic, individualized care and develops, implements, and coordinates care plans that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The position fosters collaborative relationships among patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. It also requires adherence to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. This is a per diem/casual, non-exempt position on the night shift, with variable days and an eight-hour shift. Weekend work is required once a month. The position is union represented. Pay is listed as $77.94 to $103.74 per hour; the range is based on the position’s primary work location, and compensation may vary by work location and candidate-related factors. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package, though benefits are not specified for this role. 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.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider 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 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 meeting 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 use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
Ability to work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

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.
Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized care plans incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, their 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 assignments and patient care, manage time-sensitive activities, and work within standardized policies and procedures.
Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and resolve routine or complex problems.
Collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers to meet departmental and organizational objectives.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs when required, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.