Registered Nurse II, Dermatology Limited Term

Sutter Health•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families through comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans, patient education, and ongoing evaluation. Delivers holistic, individualized care and develops, implements, and coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Adheres to policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice. The position is with Sutter Health’s PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD. It is a limited-term (fixed-term), non-exempt role scheduled for 40 hours per week, with day shifts Monday through Friday and weekend work as needed. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. The posted pay range is $86.27 to $120.77 per hour, and eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
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.
Basic knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and electronic health records.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to protect patient protected health information.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families.
Assess patients comprehensively; develop and implement nursing care plans; provide patient education; and evaluate care on an ongoing basis.
Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate interdisciplinary 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 policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote quality and reliable patient experiences.
Pursue continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
Protect each patient’s protected health information.
Handle hazardous drugs as applicable to the work, following NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.