Registered Nurse I, Medical-Surgical Acute

Sutter Health; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Unions

Job summary

Sutter Lakeside Hospital, part of Sutter Health, seeks an experienced RN. The role focuses on assessing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing care, with emphasis on education for patients and families and seamless transitions of care. Collaboration with physicians and team members is essential.

The position requires nursing education from an accredited program, RN licensure, and current BLS/ACLS certifications. Night shifts and full-time hours with 36 weekly hours are offered in Lakeport, CA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
• Educate patients and families and manage transitions of care.
• Foster collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Uphold policies, standards and privacy of patient information (PHI).

Skills

Nursing theory

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Communication skills

Time management

Patient privacy

MS Office

Education

Nursing diploma

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Organization

SLH-Sutter Lakeside Hospital

Position Overview

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, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. 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 hospital polices, 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.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Typical Experience

• New graduates with less than 12 months experience as a registered nurse only

Skills And Knowledge

• 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.
• Possess written and verbal communications 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).
• 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

Nights

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

12

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

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 $68.99 to $68.99 / 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.