Registered Nurse, Ob/Gyn Clinic

Sutter Health•Elk Grove, CA

1d•$72 - $100

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families using comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans, patient education, and ongoing evaluation. Delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Maintains collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Follows policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws, regulations, and codes to promote a quality, reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice. This is a limited-term, fixed-term position in a Medical Foundation clinic. The schedule is full time, 40 hours per week, on weekdays, with day shifts of eight hours. No weekend work is required. The posted pay range is $71.72 to $100.40 per hour, with starting pay determined by factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package. The role may involve handling hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precautions, 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 computer application skills, 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 handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
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, develop and implement nursing care plans, provide patient education, and evaluate care on an ongoing basis.
Deliver holistic and individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that accounts for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Communicate effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Follow policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality patient experience.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Engage in ongoing professional growth and development.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with applicable NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.