Registered Nurse II, Surgical Acute

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health’s SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in an acute setting. Responsibilities include direct patient care, patient/family education, and coordination of transitions of care.

Qualifications: graduate of an accredited nursing program, RN license for the state, and BLS certification. Typical shifts include nights with 40 hours weekly and a pay range reflecting hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license evidences completion of a RN program.
• BLS Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver and evaluate nursing care in an acute setting.
• Provide direct patient care and patient/family education.
• Coordinate transitions of care and collaborate with physicians and other providers.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and adhere to policies and regulations.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

PHI privacy

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

RN license in state of practice

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic health records

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 policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Education

Job Description

• Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

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

40

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

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.