Staff Nurse II, Emergency Services

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

6d•$81 - $110

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II in Emergency Services 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 the 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. This is a part-time, regular position scheduled for 32 hours per week, with 8-hour evening shifts on variable days and every other weekend. The position is based at Sutter Health’s ABSMC-Summit Campus. The role may involve handling hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum one year of current experience in the area of specialty.
State Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments, and general health care 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 deal with problems involving several variables in situations with limited standardization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, preferred upon hire and/or within two weeks of starting orientation.

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 incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Foster collaborative relationships among patients, their 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.
When applicable, manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.