Registered Nurse Neuroscience Clinic

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

3d • $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. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. Follows policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws, regulations, and codes to promote a quality, reliable patient experience. Engages in continued growth and development in professional nursing practice. This position includes travel.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• 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 applicable regulatory changes.
• 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 achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks amid 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.

Nice To Haves

• Neurology or neurosurgery experience is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families.
• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Provide patient education and holistic, individualized care.
• Coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that accounts for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Follow policies, industry standards, best practices, laws, regulations, and codes to support a quality patient experience.
• Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
• Continue professional growth and development in nursing practice.
• Travel as required by the position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level