Staff Nurse II, Med Surg Orthopedics

Organization:

MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse, following the scope and standards of professional nursing practice, provides comprehensive patient-family centered care addressing potential and actual health and illness problems for patients and families.

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

Graduation from accredited School of Nursing: Required

Bachelor's: Minimum

OR Master's:

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

RN-Registered Nurse of California

Management of Assaultive Behavior certification

OR BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Certification in Specialty

EXPERIENCE

Sufficient previous clinical experience in nursing

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the pathophysiology, common treatments, medications, complications and prevention strategies for area of clinical practice

Knowledge of QSEN Competencies: Quality and Patient Safety Education core nursing competencies

Thorough knowledge of nursing process and/or surgical procedures

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to promote effective with patient/families and staff interactions

Able to navigate electronic health record (EHR) and successfully complete competency

Intravenous treatments, wound care and medication administration skills at competent level

Demonstrates flexibility , self-motivation

Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Job Shift:

Nights

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

Number of Openings:

2

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

Pay Range is $75.04 to $101.55 / 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.