Team RN, Hospice

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

2d•$68 - $91•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine assignments and develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care and patient/family education. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent with hospice philosophy and Sutter Health policies and procedures. Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
RN-Registered Nurse of California.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
Valid Driver's License.
Automobile Insurance.
2 years recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
Written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Nice To Haves

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Responsibilities

Assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care and patient/family education.
Delivery of holistic and individualized care to maximize patient and family comfort and health.
Development, implementation, management, and coordination of an interdisciplinary plan of care incorporating various patient factors.
Fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Adherence to policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations.
Continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.