Staff Nurse II, Perinatal

Sutter Health•Santa Cruz, CA

6d•$89 - $120

About The Position

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. 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. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing school or an RN license that evidences completion of an RN program, along with a state RN license and Basic Life Support certification. Additional certifications depend on the department. Typical experience is two years of recent relevant experience; the SPA department requires two years as an RN and at least six months of recent PACU, ED, or ICU experience in a multiple-specialty acute care facility. This is a regular, part-time, non-exempt position with night shifts, variable days, eight-hour shifts, 24 weekly hours, and every-other-weekend work. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work and must follow applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. Pay is listed as $89.05 to $119.50 per hour, with the range dependent on primary work location and starting pay determined by multiple factors. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license evidencing completion of an RN program.
Current Registered Nurse license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
For the SPA department: two years of RN experience and at least six months of prior PACU, ED, or ICU experience in a multiple-specialty acute care facility within the last two years.
General knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precautions, 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 patient care and assignments and meeting time-sensitive activities.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, 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 use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
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 area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate 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 to promote an optimal patient experience.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Prioritize patient care and assignments, meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines, and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices.
Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
When handling hazardous drugs, manage them in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.