Staff Nurse II, Medical Surgical Telemetry

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

1d•$87 - $118

About The Position

Accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting. Responsibilities include direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Provides holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates care plans that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The role is with CPMC-California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness. It is a part-time, regular position with night shifts, eight-hour shifts, variable days, rotating weekends, and 32 weekly hours. The role is non-exempt and union-represented. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. The posted pay range is $87.46 to $118.34 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license that evidences completion of an RN program.
Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
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 people without medical backgrounds.
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 (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.
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 and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.

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 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 to promote an optimal patient experience.
Protect the privacy of each patient's 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.