Staff Nurse II, Med/Surg

Sutter Health•Antioch, CA

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting. This 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, 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
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 non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing care and working 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 build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

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 psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through effective communication.
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.
Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.