Staff Nurse II, Emergency Services

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

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. The role includes direct patient care, patient and family education, and coordination of transitions of care. The nurse provides holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The position 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 support an optimal patient experience. This is a part-time, regular, non-exempt position with an evening shift, eight-hour shifts, variable days, and every-other-weekend requirements. The schedule is listed as 32 weekly hours. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
At least one year of current experience in the area of specialty.
Registered Nurse (RN) state 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 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.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Ability to address 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, individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with 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.
Handle hazardous drugs as applicable, following NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.