Staff Nurse II, Neuro ICU Rapid Response

Sutter Health•Castro Valley, CA

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About The Position

At Sutter Eden Medical Center, the Staff Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting. This includes direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse provides holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The nurse fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. The role follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The position is a short-hour, non-exempt role with 12 weekly hours on night shifts. Shift days are variable, and weekend work may be needed. The role may involve handling hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
At least two years of current experience in the area of specialty.
Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification within 18 months of hire.
General knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety 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 prioritizing patient care and assignments and meeting time-sensitive activities.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft 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.
Critical-thinking skills to identify and solve routine or complex problems using established procedures.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers and to work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Provide holistic and individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Communicate effectively and foster collaborative relationships among patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
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.
Handle hazardous drugs as applicable, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering them in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.