Staff Nurse II/III - Surgery

Salinas Valley Radiologists, Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 101,418 - 123,281; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials for evenings/nights

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Salinas Valley Radiologists, Inc. is seeking a Staff Nurse II/III for the Surgery department in Salinas, California. This full-time position involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care while collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associates of Science in Nursing and possess a current California RN license, with at least 12 months of acute care nursing experience. A focus on patient-centered care and positive communication skills is essential.

Join us and make a difference in our community with your exceptional nursing skills!

Qualifications

• 12+ months of service as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.
• Must have a current California RN license.
• Experience with pharmacology and EKG testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient care.
• Develop and coordinate a plan of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and health team members.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient teaching.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Collaboration with healthcare team

Patient/family teaching

Positive communication skills

Education

Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS/Healthcare Provider status

Job description

## Staff Nurse II/III - SurgeryApplylocations: Salinas, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: SVH-103195**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:SurgeryWorks 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: $3.00Hourly Night Shift Differential: $6.00**Job Specifications:**● Union: CNA### ### ● Work Shift: Variable### ### ● FTE: 1.0### ### ● Scheduled Hours: 40*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*### About Salinas Valley HealthSalinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.