Registered Nurse, Observation Unit

Company: Sutter Health
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Organization:SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med CenterPosition Overview: The Registered Nurse role focuses primarily on the clinical direction and coordination of a patient-care team in collaboration with the medical staff to provide a full range of patient services. The Registered Nurse will function within the full scope of licensure to provide patient care; assess patient and family needs; implementation of the plan of care; and, review and evaluate the effectiveness. The Registered Nurse also provides care based on the age-related needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient with consideration of their developmental/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, education needs, communication style and level of understanding.Job Description:EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN required
  • BLS - American Heart Association required
  • Successful completion of:--- ACE within twelve (12) months of start date and biennially.--- Interpretation of Basic Arrhythmia Test upon hire or within two (2) weeks of completion of the course. (Must attend within six (6) months of start date.)--- Anti-arrhythmic/hemodynamicdrug test upon hire or within two (2) weeks of class. (Must attend within six (6) months of start date.) EXPERIENCE
    • Minimum of six (6) months area specific acute care experience within the last two (2) years Preferred SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
      • Knowledge of nursing process in assessment of physical and psychosocial, psychological needs of patients.
      • Aware of adult learning principles in providing teaching of patients and families.
      • Must have demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills and effective English written and communication skills.
      • Independently practices and prioritizes multiple demands in an ever-changing environment.
      • Good interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) and teamwork skills are required. Job Shift:NightsSchedule:Per Diem/CasualShift Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Every other WeekendBenefits:NoUnions:YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:1Employee Status:Per Diem/CasualNumber of Openings:0 This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800. Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Schedule/Shift: Per Diem/Casual/ Nights

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