Staff Nurse II, Psych Float Pool

Sutter Health • Berkeley, CA

4d • $80 - $108

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus Position Overview: Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. Job Description : EDUCATION Graduate from accredited school of nursing Required. BSN Preferred EXPERIENCE Minimum one year clinical acute psychiatric experience Required. Two years Preferred. LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN Required Basic Life Support Certification - BLS Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS Required SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Demonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care procedures. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Ability to: provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population read/interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations write legibly and effectively present ideas, document activities demonstrate leadership abilities deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Completion of a hospital approved course on the management of assaultive behavior within three months of employment with an annual recertification. Completion of a mental health services approved training program on suicide assessment within one month of employment with an annual recertification. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Per Diem/Casual Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: No Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $79.67 to $107.79 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Graduate from accredited school of nursing Required.
• Minimum one year clinical acute psychiatric experience Required.
• Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN Required
• Basic Life Support Certification - BLS Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS Required
• Demonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population
• Ability to read/interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Ability to write legibly and effectively present ideas, document activities
• Ability to demonstrate leadership abilities
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Completion of a hospital approved course on the management of assaultive behavior within three months of employment with an annual recertification.
• Completion of a mental health services approved training program on suicide assessment within one month of employment with an annual recertification.

Nice To Haves

• BSN Preferred
• Two years [of experience] Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting.
• Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.
• Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.
• Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree