Staff Nurse II, Gastrointestinal

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

3d•$87 - $118•Onsite

About The Position

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 incorporate 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 and effective communication. The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The role is based at CPMC-California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness and is a part-time, 32-hour-per-week position on a day shift with 8-hour shifts on variable days. Weekend work is not required. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license that evidences completion of an RN program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required by the department.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required by the department.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Experience in Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Motility, Procedural Services, Ambulatory Surgery, Critical Care, PACU, ED, or Perioperative Nursing.
Experience monitoring moderate sedation and providing recovery care.
Experience caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures.
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 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 completing time-sensitive activities within standardized policies, procedures, and practices.
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 an changing environment.
Ability to communicate 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of motility testing, including esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry, pH studies, breath testing, and related diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and support transitions of care.
Deliver holistic and individualized care to patients in an 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 patients’ protected health information.
Handle hazardous drugs as required and in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.