Staff Nurse II

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

3d•$74 - $89

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II works under the supervision of the Director in the Endoscopy department. The Registered Nurse II assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized patient care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. Care is tailored to patients’ age-appropriate and developmental needs. The nurse accepts responsibility for directing co-workers in implementing the plan of care and collaborates with physicians, patients and families, and other members of the health care team. The position requires positive communication skills and may involve work on other nursing units depending on staffing and patient needs. The nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the ages of patients served on the unit, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
Current California RN license required.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status meeting American Heart Association standards required.
At least 12 months of service as a registered nurse in an acute care setting required.
The posting notes that the position requires 1–3 years of RN experience in Endoscopy within an acute care setting.
Candidates selected for hire must successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG Test.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete nursing assessments and document them appropriately in patient records.
Develop plans of care based on patient assessments and age-appropriate and developmental needs.
Collaborate with physicians and other health team members to develop plans of care.
Provide, delegate, and coordinate the plan of care.
Initiate, manage, and participate in discharge planning.
Initiate, manage, and participate in patient and family teaching.
Implement care in accordance with policies and procedures.
Evaluate and update the patient’s response to the plan of care.
Maintain professional standards through participation in in-services, committees, and performance improvement activities.
Facilitate the physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of patients.
Use positive communication skills to support conflict resolution and teamwork.
Contribute to cost-effective patient care by monitoring the use of time, equipment, and supplies.
Comply with safety policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Adapt to changes in hospital or unit activities.
Act as a preceptor and charge nurse when assigned.
Actively participate in achieving departmental goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.