Registered Nurse (SCP CNA)

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Mental Health setting manages the patient/family experience through utilization of critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and nursing judgment/knowledge/skills. Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to their organization, empowering them to apply their passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program
RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
2 years of recent relevant experience
Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people
Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities
Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook)
Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment
Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations
Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Manages the patient/family experience through utilization of critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and nursing judgment/knowledge/skills