Registerd Nurse Primary Care Triage

Sutter Health • Davis, CA

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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. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. Follows policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to support a quality, reliable patient experience. Engages in continuing professional growth and development in nursing practice. The position is in Primary Care Triage at Sutter Medical Foundation—Central. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, required by the department.
• 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 best practices, privacy, 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 build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families.
• Assess patients comprehensively and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Provide patient education and holistic, individualized care.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that considers psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Communicate effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Adhere to policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes.
• Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
• Continue professional growth and development in nursing practice.
• Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as required, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level