Registered Nurse, Birthing Center

Sutter Health•Tracy, CA

18h

About The Position

Provides individualized nursing care to geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients from admission through discharge. Applies the nursing process and knowledge of basic nursing competencies and pharmacology. The role requires knowledge of standards of care, nursing assessment parameters, and medication doses, purposes, interactions, side effects, and reactions. The nurse works within standardized policies, procedures, and practices; prioritizes and coordinates patient care; communicates with patients, families, and team members; protects patient health information; and uses critical thinking to address routine and complex problems. This is a per diem/casual, night-shift position with 12-hour shifts, variable days, and every other weekend required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Six months of bedside RN experience within the specialty in the last two years.
Demonstrated general 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 applicable regulatory changes.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritization and ability to meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an changing environment, and to engage with team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized nursing care from admission through discharge.
Apply the nursing process and knowledge of nursing fundamentals and pharmacology.
Use nursing assessment parameters and standards of care to support patient care.
Prioritize patient care, assignments, and time-sensitive activities within established policies and procedures.
Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare providers.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.