Staff Nurse II, Emergency Services Ashby

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

12d

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II is a registered nurse who applies the principles of the nursing process and follows the policies and procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center. As the patient's primary nurse, the staff nurse is responsible and accountable for managing nursing care and assuring competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care from admission through discharge. The role also supports patient safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection; performs disease-prevention and restorative measures; and responds to medical and environmental emergencies. This position is with Sutter Health at the ABSMC-Ashby Campus in Emergency Services. It is a regular, non-exempt, part-time position with night shifts, 8-hour shifts, 32 weekly hours, variable days, and every-other-weekend requirements. The role may involve handling hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. The posted pay range is $81.26 to $109.95 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
At least one year of current experience in the area of specialty.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments, and general health care procedures.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Ability to provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population.
Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write legibly, present ideas effectively, and document activities.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in situations with limited standardization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, preferred upon hire and/or within two weeks of starting orientation.

Responsibilities

Manage nursing care as the patient's primary nurse from admission to discharge.
Assure competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care.
Assure patient safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection.
Perform disease-prevention and restorative measures.
Respond to medical and environmental emergencies.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as applicable, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.