Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - Berkeley Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical/dental/vision & life insurance

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Berkeley, CA is seeking an experienced registered nurse to deliver patient care using the nursing process, perform initial and ongoing assessments, and coordinate treatment across hospital departments.

You will administer medications safely, participate in care planning, and support patient education and advocacy. Collaboration with the interprofessional team and adherence to quality and safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Diploma in nursing is required.
• RN license in state of practice is required.
• BLS certification (required at hire for locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent practice)

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments and creates a care plan.
• Administers medications safely per state practice and policies.
• Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team and serves as care coordination contact.
• Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Incorporates professional practice model into care delivery.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Clinical judgment

Nursing process

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Health promotion

Interprofessional collaboration

Technology in care delivery

Compassionate care

Quality improvement

Resource stewardship

Conflict management

Delegation accountability

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (required)

Diploma in Nursing (required)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

RN licensure in state of practice (required)

Tools

Office/clinical technologies

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function

Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

Essential Job Functions

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and organization policies and procedures; serves as point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery

Skills

• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations
• Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences
• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery
• Coordination of patient care delivery
• Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes
• Health teaching and health promotion
• Patient advocacy and partnership
• Interprofessional collaboration and leadership
• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence
• Integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice
• Accountability for professional actions
• Effective stewardship of available resources
• Conflict management and resilience
• Authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes

Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
• Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

Education

• Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)
• OR
• Diploma in Nursing (required)
• Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Department:

3 East A & B Combined - Berkeley Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].