Staff Nurse II, NICU

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

3d•$81 - $110

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II is 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. The nurse delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates care plans that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The role fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The position is based at Sutter Health’s ABSMC-Ashby Campus and is part-time, with 32 weekly hours and 8-hour shifts. Shifts are days, days of the week vary, and every other weekend is required. The role is regular and non-exempt. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines. Benefits are available.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
At least one year of current experience in the area of specialty.
Registered Nurse state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) 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.
Ability to demonstrate leadership abilities.
Ability to address problems involving several variables in situations with limited standardization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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 and individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that account for 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.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.