Staff Nurse II, Med Surg, Orthopedics

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

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

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California
Management of Assaultive Behavior certification
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

EXPERIENCE
1+ years of acute clinical experience in Orthopedic unit
 

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

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 $80.02 to $108.29 / 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.