Staff Nurse II / Surgical Acute

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

2d•$78 - $104

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 coordination of 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 nurse fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or 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 part-time, with an eight-hour night shift, variable days, every other weekend, and 28 weekly hours. Department-specific requirements include completing ACLS, a Basic Arrhythmia Test, and an Anti-Arrhythmic / Hemodynamic Drug Test within six months of the start date. The role may involve handling hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license or California Registered Nurse Interim Permit (RN-IP).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Complete ACLS within six months of the start date.
Complete the Interpretation of Basic Arrhythmia Test within six months of the start date.
Complete the Anti-Arrhythmic / Hemodynamic Drug Test within six months of the start date.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills.
Effective English written and communication skills.
Ability to practice independently and prioritize multiple demands in an ever-changing environment.
Good interpersonal, oral and written communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
At least six months of area-specific acute care experience within the last two years.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and coordination of transitions of care.
Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized 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.
Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with applicable guidelines.