Staff Nurse II, Family Care Center Postpartum Limited Term Position

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

12d•$81 - $110

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 coordination of transitions of care. The nurse provides holistic, individualized care 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, 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 limited-term, part-time position at the Family Care Center, with variable days and every-other-weekend requirements. The schedule is described as day/evening, with 8-hour shifts and 32 weekly hours. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with 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.
Current Registered Nurse state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) 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 address problems involving several variables in situations with limited standardization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions-of-care support.
Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Foster collaborative relationships among patients, 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 or potentially hazardous drugs as required, following NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.