Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification & Licensure: RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Typical Experience: 2 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology. Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments, and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities. Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook). Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment. Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients, and families in a variety of stressful situations.

Job Shift: Nights

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 12

Days of the Week: Variable

Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 36

Employee Status: Regular

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

Pay Range is $68.62 to $89.89 / hour