Registered Nurse II, Dermatology Limited Term

Sutter Health; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in California seeks a Registered Nurse for PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD. You will deliver direct and indirect patient care, perform nursing assessments, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure a high-quality patient experience.

This is a full-time role with a Monday–Friday schedule, 40 hours per week. CA RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and at least two years of recent experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Documentation and data entry in patient records.
• Ability to coordinate care and educate patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care using nursing process.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and health conditions.
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare team for optimal care.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

PHI privacy

Team collaboration

Electronic Health Records

Time management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

Provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families utilizing the nursing processes of comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans and patient education, and on-going evaluation. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, 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 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.

(Intended for use by Medical Foundation only)

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

• 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 Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• Two years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regards 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

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

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

• Work independently, as well as being part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions

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

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

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 $86.27 to $120.77 / 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.