Staff Nurse II, OR Circulator

Sutter Health•Novato, CA

8d•$83 - $113

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II, OR Circulator is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting. Responsibilities include direct patient care, patient and family education, and coordinating transitions of care. The nurse provides holistic, individualized care and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The role fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. This is a part-time, regular, non-exempt position with a 32-hour workweek. The schedule is a blended 8/12-hour shift arrangement, with variable days and weekend work as needed. The shift is days. Benefits are available, and the position is union-represented. The listed pay range is $83.34 to $112.76 per hour; the applicable range may vary by work location, and starting pay considers factors such as experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license evidencing completion of an RN program.
Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
General knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, 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.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing patient care and assignments and handling time-sensitive activities.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple interventions in a changing environment.
Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Ability to use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and support transitions of care.
Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Foster collaborative relationships among patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.
Protect the privacy of each patient's protected health information.
Prioritize assignments and meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines.
Work independently and collaboratively with team members in a changing environment.
Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.