Staff Nurse II, Stepdown

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. 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. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. 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. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

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 in stepdown or ICU within the last year.
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 people without medical training.
Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care and assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including 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.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Provide holistic and individualized care to patients in an assigned acute-care area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that account for patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Prioritize patient care and assignments, manage time-sensitive activities, and meet deadlines.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs, if applicable, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.