Staff Nurse II, Emergency Department

Sutter Health; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse to assess, coordinate, deliver and evaluate nursing care in an acute Santa Rosa setting. You will educate patients and families and manage transitions of care, working closely with physicians and the care team.

The role requires knowledge of nursing theories, safety, privacy of PHI, and strong time management; evenings, full-time, 36 hours weekly, with rotating weekends. California RN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing; equivalent experience accepted.
• RN-Registered Nurse in California Upon Hire.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate delivery and evaluate nursing care in an acute setting.
• Provide direct patient care and patient/family education.
• Coordinate plan of care considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Foster collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards and regulations.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Care coordination

Communication

PHI privacy

Team collaboration

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS

NIHSS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Organization

SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg Hospital

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.

Job Description

Education

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Associate Degree in Nursing

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon Hire
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Required in the Emergency Department within 90 days
• MAB training within 180 Days of hire

Department Required Certification & Licensure

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• TNCC-Trauma Nursing Corp Course, Emergency Department within 180 days of hire if required by entity

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

Evenings

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

12

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

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 $80.00 to $106.14 / 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.