Staff Nurse II, Geriatric Psych 3EA

Sutter Health Berkeley , CA 94705

Posted 2 months ago

Organization:

ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus

Position Overview:

Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies/procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for:

  • The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost-effective patient care from admission to discharge;

  • Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures;

  • Responding to medical and environmental emergencies

Job Description:

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care procedures

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Ability to: provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population• read/interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations• write legibly and effectively present ideas, document activities• demonstrate leadership abilities• deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1 year of Psych experience Required.

Two years Preferred.

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing Required

BSN Preferred

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse

  • State Licensure

  • RN Required

Basic Life Support Certification

  • BLS Required

UNIT SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Completion of a hospital approved course on the management of assaultive behavior within three months of employment with an annual recertification. Completion of a mental health services approved training program on suicide assessment within one month of employment with an annual recertification.

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Short Hour

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

12

Employee Status:

Short Hour

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $72.88 to $98.62 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.


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Staff Nurse II, Geriatric Psych 3EA

Sutter Health