Staff Nurse II, Perinatal

Sutter Health • Santa Cruz, CA

6d

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 transitions of care. The nurse delivers holistic, individualized care and develops, implements, and coordinates care plans that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The position 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.

The job posting states that its accountabilities, requirements, and qualifications are not exhaustive and may be revised as circumstances change. This is a per diem/casual, non-exempt role with night shifts of eight hours, variable days, and weekend work as needed. The position is listed at $126.50 per hour. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs and must do so 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 license for the state where care is provided.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider 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 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 handling multiple interventions in a changing environment.
• Ability to communicate with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
• Ability to use established procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Ability to work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
• Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
• Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that account for 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.
• Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.
• Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
• Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed