Staff Nurse II, Surgery/Operating Room
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 transitions of care. The nurse delivers 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, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, 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 Sutter Health's ABSMC-Summit Campus and is scheduled for full-time day shifts, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends. Shifts are eight hours, for 40 hours per week. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Minimum of one year of current experience in the area of specialty.
- Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments, and general healthcare procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population.
- Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write legibly, present ideas effectively, and document activities.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Ability to address problems involving several variables in situations with limited standardization.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Certification as a Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).
Responsibilities
- Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
- Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
- Deliver 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.
- Foster collaborative relationships among 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.
- Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs when required, following NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
