Staff Nurse II, Emergency Services
About The Position
The Staff Nurse II is a registered nurse who applies the principles of the nursing process and works within 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 the overall management of nursing care from admission through discharge, ensuring care is competent, compassionate, and cost-effective. The role also ensures patient safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection; performs disease-prevention and restorative measures; and responds to medical and environmental emergencies. The position is based at Sutter Health's ABSMC-Ashby Campus in Emergency Services. It is a part-time, regular, non-exempt position with evening shifts of eight hours, 32 weekly hours, variable days, and every-other-weekend requirements. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- At least one year of current experience in the area of specialty.
- Registered Nurse state licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Ability to demonstrate 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 through discharge.
- Ensure competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care.
- Assure patients' safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection.
- Perform disease-prevention and restorative measures.
- Respond to medical and environmental emergencies.
Benefits
- The job posting indicates that benefits are available and describes an eligible-position comprehensive benefits package, but does not specify individual benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
