RN, Senior Care Staff Nurse

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

1d•$69 - $96•Onsite

About The Position

An experienced RN who is responsible for the overall management of patients, including the provision of direct care with a designated visit productivity standard. This position plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the optimal degree of quality care is maintained. Responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses. May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DL-Valid Drivers License
Automobile Insurance
2 years recent relevant experience
Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.
Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles.
Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.

Responsibilities

Overall management of patients, including direct care with a designated visit productivity standard.
Plan, organize, and direct all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations.
Ensure the optimal degree of quality care is maintained.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care.
Ensure effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses.
May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise.
Function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
Recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home.
Communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
Maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.
Meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
Objectively and effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
Deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
Maintain all required licensure and certifications.