IV Acute Therapy Nurse Specialist II

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

Sutter Health’s SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento is seeking a dedicated registered nurse for an acute care specialty. The RN coordinates nursing care, delivers direct patient care, and educates patients and families across transitions of care.

In collaboration with the care team, you will develop and implement a holistic plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual and economic factors while maintaining strong communications with physicians and providers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 2 years RN experience in acute care.
• California RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care and provide direct patient care.
• Educate patients and families and manage transitions of care.
• Develop and coordinate a comprehensive plan of care addressing psychosocial factors.
• Foster teamwork and communicate effectively with physicians and staff.

Skills

Nursing theory

Patient education

Communication

Time management

EHR proficient

Team collaboration

Problem solving

PHI privacy

Medical terminology

Adaptability

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EHR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview

Utilizes extended and expanded skills, experience and knowledge in assessment, planning, implementation, diagnosis and evaluation of the care required within an acute care specialty. Accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. In partnership with the care team, the RN delivers holistic and individualized care to patients in an assigned specialty area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a 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.

Job Description

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse of California


• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Department Required Certification & Licensure

• Vascular Access: PICC Insertion Certification Upon Hire

Experience As Typically Aquired In

• 2 years experience as a registered nurse providing specialized care for patients in an acute care setting.

Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrated advance knowledge and competence with regard to area of specialty, nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.


• Advanced knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.


• Possess 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 the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time-sensitive activities.


• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.


• Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.


• Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.


• Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.


• Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).


• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.


• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

12

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend, Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

36

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $82.48 to $115.46 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.