Registered Nurse II, Cardiac Care Unit

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

Job summary

Sutter Health in Sacramento is seeking an experienced registered nurse to assess, coordinate delivery and evaluate nursing care in an acute setting. You will provide direct patient care, educate patients and families, and support transitions of care while maintaining privacy and safety standards.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program, CA RN license, BLS and ACLS, plus at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN - Registered Nurse of California.
• BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate delivery and evaluation of nursing care in an acute setting.
• Provide direct patient care and patient/family education.
• Coordinate transitions of care and ensure PHI privacy and safety.
• Foster collaborative relationships with patients, families and healthcare providers.

Skills

Nursing theory

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

PHI privacy

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook)

Job description

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

Organization

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview

Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned 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. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Education

Job Description:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification & Licensure

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

Typical Experience

• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

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

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

36

Employee Status

Regular

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.

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.