Staff Nurse II, Emergency Department

Sutter Health•Santa Rosa, NM

7d•$80 - $106

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II in the Emergency Department is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. 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 support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication, while adhering to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The position is full-time, with evening shifts of 12 hours and 36 weekly hours. Days vary, and weekends rotate. The role may involve handling hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification upon hire.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification in the Emergency Department within 90 days.
MAB training within 180 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated general knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precautions, patient-care and privacy best practices, and applicable regulatory changes.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing patient care and assignments within standardized policies and procedures.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple interventions in a changing environment, and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Ability to use critical thinking and established procedures 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, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Provide holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned acute-care area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Prioritize patient care and assignments, meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively in a changing environment.
Handle hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.