Staff Nurse II, Medical Surgical Telemetry

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area 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, night-shift position with 12-hour shifts, variable days, and rotating weekends. The position is based at CPMC-California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license that evidences completion of an RN program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider 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 applicable 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 meeting 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 with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
Ability to work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an RN in acute care.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Communicate effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Prioritize patient-care assignments and meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Handle hazardous drugs as required, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering them in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.