Staff Nurse II, Stepdown

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

8d•$87 - $118

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting. The role includes direct patient care, patient and family education, and coordination of transitions of care. The nurse provides holistic, individualized care and develops, implements, and coordinates plans that account for 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 support an optimal patient experience. The role is based in the Stepdown department at CPMC-California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness. It is a part-time, regular position with 12-hour night shifts, variable days, and every-other-weekend requirements. The position is non-exempt and union-represented. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license that evidences completion of an RN program.
Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, as required by the department.
Two years of recent relevant stepdown or ICU experience within the last year.
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 the ability to prioritize patient care and assignments and meet 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 use 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 coordination of 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.
Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Protect the privacy of each patient's protected health information.
Prioritize patient care, assignments, and time-sensitive activities while working within standardized policies and procedures.
Identify and solve routine or complex problems using existing procedures and critical thinking.
Collaborate with peers and healthcare providers to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.