Staff Nurse II, Emergency Department

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting. The role includes direct patient care, patient and family education, and coordinating transitions of care. The nurse delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates care plans that consider 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, effective communication. The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to support an optimal patient experience. The role is with Sutter Health’s CPMC-California Pacific Medical Center Davies. It is a per diem/casual, non-exempt position with 12-hour day shifts and variable days of the week, including every other weekend. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. The posted pay range is $89.55 to $104.14 per hour; actual starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, departmental equity, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required by the department.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Emergency Department-specific certification requirements may include PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC; these are required within 180 days of hire if required by the entity.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and support transitions of care.
Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate a plan of care that accounts for 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 drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.