Staff Nurse II

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Evening shift differential

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking an experienced RN II for the Emergency Department in Salinas, CA. The role covers assessment, planning, and coordination of care with a focus on patient safety and discharge planning.

Requirements include a California RN license, ASN with BSN preferred, and 12+ months in acute care. Night shift with differential pay is offered, 0.9 FTE schedule included.

Qualifications

• Education: ASN required, BSN preferred.
• Licenses: California RN license and BLS/Healthcare Provider.
• Experience: 12+ months in acute care; pharmacology and EKG tests may be required.
• Pay range: $73.62–$89.49 per hour; night/day shift differentials apply.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessment and documents in the patient record.
• Develops a plan of care based on patient assessment.
• Collaborates with physicians and health team on the care plan.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care and discharge planning.
• Provides patient/family teaching and monitors response to care.
• Acts as preceptor/charge nurse as assigned.
• Maintains safety and quality through policies and performance improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Patient care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS

EKG interpretation

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department:

Emergency Department

Works under the supervision of the Director. The Registered Nurse II assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care. Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care. Utilizes positive communication skills. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary Duties:

• Completes nursing assessment of patient, and documents appropriately into patient record.
• Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of patient, age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care.
• Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care.
• Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning.
• Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with Policies and Procedures.
• Evaluates and updates patient’s response to plan of care.
• Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, and performance improvement activities, etc.
• Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient.
• Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and team work.
• Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or unit activities.
• Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her unit.
• Acts as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned.
• Actively participate in achieving departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education: Associates of Science in nursing (ASN) required, BSN preferred.

Licenses: Current California RN license. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.

Experience: Twelve (12) or more months of service as a registered nurse in an acute care setting. Candidates selected for hire will be required to successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG Test.

Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $73.62 - $89.49 The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Shift Differentials:

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.00

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $6.00

Master Schedule:

0.9 FTE 5p-5a

Friday Saturday Sunday

Tuesday Wednesday Sunday

Job Specifications:

• Union: CNA
• Work Shift: Night Shift
• FTE: 0.9
• Scheduled Hours: 36

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