Staff Nurse II, Telemetry

Sutter Health; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Union representation

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Mills Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame, CA. The role focuses on assessing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating holistic nursing care in an acute setting, with emphasis on patient/family education and transitions of care.

It requires strong teamwork and adherence to standards and PHI privacy. The RN will work under the Nurse Manager/Director, using evidence-based practices and ANA standards to guide care in a customer-focused team

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in California (RN-Registered Nurse of California).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• 2+ years of Telemetry experience.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver and evaluate nursing care in an acute setting.
• Provide direct patient care and patient/family education.
• Coordinate plan of care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic and lifestyle factors.
• Foster collaboration with patients, families, physicians and healthcare providers.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient PHI.

Skills

Nursing theory & practice

Communication skills

Time management

PHI privacy compliance

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word & Outlook)

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SMPMC-Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center

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.

A Registered Nurse, who, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/ Director, has continual opportunity to exercise initiative and independent professional judgment, uses the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient centered nursing care for assigned patients; and as a primary member of a nursing care team, guides and monitors work of paraprofessional and other team members. This care is performed as a part of a customer focused, service oriented team that incorporates the values of Mills Peninsula Health Services in a confidential environment. The Registered Nurse integrates the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the Patients' Bill of Rights, Professional Scope and Standards of Practice and pertinent Specialty Standards into his or her nursing practice.

Job Description

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Typical Experience

• 2+ years of recent relevant experience working in Telemetry unit.

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

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

12

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

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 $86.59 to $117.18 / 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.