Staff Nurse II, Emergency Dept

Sutter Health•Burlingame, CA

22h•$87 - $117

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. Fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. This role is in the Emergency Department and is scheduled for part-time evening shifts of 8 hours, with variable days and every-other-weekend requirements. The position is regular and non-exempt. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs and must manage them in accordance with USP 800 guidelines and applicable NIOSH identification.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience working in an emergency department.
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 prioritization of patient care and assignments and the ability to meet time-sensitive activities.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft 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 work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, 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 and foster collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Protect the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.
Prioritize patient care and assignments, meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines, and collaborate with peers and healthcare providers.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 guidelines and applicable NIOSH identification.