Staff Nurse II

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II works under the supervision of the Director in the Endoscopy department. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized patient care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. Care is tailored to patients’ age-appropriate and developmental needs. The nurse accepts responsibility for directing co-workers in implementing care plans and collaborates with physicians, patients, families, and other members of the health care team. The position may require work on other nursing units based on staffing and patient distribution. The nurse may also serve as a preceptor or charge nurse when assigned and performs other duties as assigned. The position is full-time, with a variable work shift and 40 scheduled hours per week. Candidates should have 1–3 years of RN experience in Endoscopy within an acute care setting; the job requirements also specify at least 12 months of registered nurse service in an acute care setting. Selected candidates must successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG test.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
Current California RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status in accordance with American Heart Association standards.
At least 12 months of service as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.
The posting states candidates should have 1–3 years of Registered Nurse experience in Endoscopy within an acute care setting.
Candidates selected for hire must successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG test.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete nursing assessments and document them appropriately in patient records.
Develop individualized plans of care based on patient assessments and age-appropriate and developmental needs.
Collaborate with physicians and other health team members in developing plans of care.
Provide, delegate, and coordinate the plan of care.
Initiate, manage, and participate in discharge planning.
Initiate, manage, and participate in patient and family teaching.
Implement care in accordance with policies and procedures.
Evaluate and update the patient’s response to the plan of care.
Maintain professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, and performance improvement activities.
Facilitate the physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of patients.
Use positive communication skills to support conflict resolution and teamwork.
Contribute to cost-effective patient care by monitoring the use of time, equipment, and supplies.
Comply with safety policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Adapt to changes in hospital or unit activities.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the unit.
Act as a preceptor and charge nurse when assigned.
Actively participate in achieving departmental goals.
Work on other nursing units as required based on staffing and patient distribution.
Perform other duties as assigned.