Staff Nurse II, Emergency Department
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Novato
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Overview:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Serving the residents of southern Solano County, including the
communities of Vallejo, Benicia and American Canyon, Sutter Solano
Medical Center offers 111 licensed beds and delivers a wide range
of technologically advanced inpatient and outpatient services.
These include 24-hour emergency services, critical and transitional
care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, cardiac, obstetrics and
physical, occupational and speech therapy. The recent renovation of
its Family Birthing Center and new Implant Program to Treat
Prostate Cancer are examples of Sutter Solano's dedication to
serving growing community needs.
Responsible for providing direct patient care to specific patient
populations effectively using the nursing process - Assessment,
Planning, Implementation & Continual Reassessment - as the
foundation for care delivery. Serves as a patient advocate;
effectively coordinates care and continually promotes safety and
clinical / service quality in daily practice.
Principal Accountabilities
Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory issues relevant to nursing
practice
Demonstrates understanding of service line disease specific
protocols.
Critical Thinking
Interprets assessment data accurately
Recognizes important changes in patient condition / presentation
Is able to anticipate risk and take appropriate action
Decision making is based on use of the nursing process
Recognizes when to ask for assistance
Leadership and Professionalism
Acts as patient advocate
Works well independently and as part of a team
Accepts constructive feedback
Role models service excellence
Is accountable for professional requirements of licensure and
position
Maintains a professional appearance and consistently conducts self
in a professional manner.
Management of Responsibilities
Keeps track of multiple responsibilities
Sets appropriate priorities, takes initiative and conducts
necessary follow up
Delegates appropriately
Completes tasks within expected timeframe
Incorporates cost effectiveness into daily practice
Accepts and performs other duties as assigned based on
competency.
Patient Safety
Recognizes unsafe practices by self and others and initiates
appropriate action
Incorporates national patient safety goals into daily practice
Reports errors and near misses
Follows established clinical protocols to ensure patient safety -
for example Falls Prevention, Restraints, Pressure Ulcer
Prevention.
Technical Skills
Performs clinical procedures ( IV's, foley insertion, dressings)
Provides effective patient and family education tailored to age
specific learning needs
Meets standard in proper use of clinical technologies and equipment
(telemetry monitoring, IV, PCA pumps, ventilators)
Meets standards in safe medication administration.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education/ Knowledge, including Licensure/ Certification/
Registration
Registered Nurse licensed by the California Board of Registered
Nursing.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Current BLS.
Emergency Department Unit: ACLS required. PALS required. Stroke
Certification required.
Experience
Previous experience as an RN in an acute care hospital desirable
but not required.
Skills
Independently practices and prioritizes multiple demands in an ever
changing environment. Requires excellent critical thinking,
communication skills, relationship skills, and clinical / technical
expertise in area of specialty.
Organization:Sutter Solano Medical Center
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Referral Bonus: No
Benefits: Yes
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Union: Yes
Job Shift: Day
Shift Hours:12 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled:Varied Days
Weekend Requirements: Every Other Weekend
Schedule: Part Time
Hrs Per 2wk Pay Period:72
Applications Accepted:All Applications Accepted
Schedule/Shift: Part Time/ Day
Keywords: Sutter Health, Novato , Staff Nurse II, Emergency Department, Healthcare , Novato, California
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