Registered Nurse, Staff Visiting Medical Care Unit
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Smith River
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Organization:
SCH-Sutter Coast Hospital
Position Overview:
The Registered Nurse in the Acute Care setting manages the
patient/family experience through utilization of critical thinking,
teamwork, effective communication, and nursing
judgment/knowledge/skills. Provides indirect and direct care to
patients ranging in age/developmental stages from infants
(pediatrics) to geriatrics with the main focus on adults to
geriatrics, in the Medical Care Unit. Uses the nursing process of
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to meet the
physiological, psychosocial, safety, learning and self-care needs
of patients and their families. Responsible for managing care of
assigned patients and directing activities of ancillary staff.
Responsible for comprehensive nursing care of patients in the
medical Care Unit setting performed in association with nursing
peers, physicians, and allied support services. Provides
individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients through the
use of the nursing processes & documentation from admission to
discharge. This includes & is not limited to patient assessment by
gathering information necessary to formulate a nursing diagnosis to
be used as a basis for planning care consistent with formulated
nursing diagnosis. Implements care that is skillful, efficient,
safe & based on patient care standards by performing nursing
procedure required for patient assignments, documenting the care
given & changes in the patient's condition in accordance with
standards. Anticipates & recognizes potential problems & intervenes
appropriately by correlating data, test results, progress notes &
patient condition. Evaluates the degree of effectiveness & makes
changes as needs are recognized. Provides leadership by managing
care through others using Standards of Practice (Joint Commission,
Title XXII, Professional Practice Acts) & interpreting (or uses
others to interpret) Standards of Practice to other staff which may
include legal implications. Actively participates in professional
growth opportunities & provides high quality customer
relations.
Charge Nurse: The Charge Nurse serves as a role model and resource
for other patient care staff. Is recognized as a leader by
exhibiting fairness, honesty, flexibility, positive communication
skills, empathy, competency, positive attitude and the ability to
motivate others.
Job Description:
EDUCATION
Bachelor's
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon Hire
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
1 experience in an acute health care setting preferred.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Must have demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills and
effective English written and communication skills.
Working knowledge of pharmacology.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Independently practices and prioritizes multiple demands in an
ever-changing environment.
Good interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) and
teamwork skills are required.
Pay Range $45.78 - $70.09 / 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.
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:
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Nights
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