Registered Nurse II, Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

2d•$78 - $104

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting. This includes direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse 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. The role fosters collaborative relationships among patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The position is part-time, with 28 weekly hours on 8-hour night shifts. Days are variable, with every other weekend required. Department-specific requirements include completing ACLS, an Interpretation of Basic Arrhythmia Test, and an Anti-Arrhythmic / Hemodynamic Drug Test within six months of the start date. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH classifications and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse license or California Registered Nurse Interim Permit.
BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Complete ACLS within six months of the start date.
Complete the Interpretation of Basic Arrhythmia Test within six months of the start date.
Complete the Anti-Arrhythmic / Hemodynamic Drug Test within six months of the start date.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills.
Effective written and spoken English communication skills.
Ability to independently practice and prioritize multiple demands in an ever-changing environment.
Good interpersonal, oral and written communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
At least six months of area-specific acute care experience within the last two years.

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 and individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Foster collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Complete department-specific ACLS, arrhythmia, and anti-arrhythmic/hemodynamic drug requirements within six months of the start date.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as applicable, following NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.