Staff Nurse II - Emergency Department

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview:Job Summary: -**Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 Available to external candidates in accordance with Sutter Health policy** -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. -Job Accountabilities:Clinical Knowledge

• Demonstrates an understanding of the principals of evidenced based practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pathophysiology of patient population served.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacological implications of medications administered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory issues relevant to nursing practice.
• Demonstrates understanding of service line disease specific protocols.Technical Skills
  • Conducts thorough patient assessments.
  • Accurately and thoroughly documents assessment data.
  • 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.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.Patient Safety
      • Role models CPMC's safety behaviors.
      • 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. 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.Qualifications:Education/Experience:
            • Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing required
            • BSN preferrredLicensures/Certificates:
              • Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN required
              • Basic Life Support Certification - BLS required
              • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider - NRP preferred
              • Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS required
              • Pediatric Adv Life Support - PASL requiredExp: - - - - -1 year ED exp in the last 5 years.Organization:California Pacific Medical CenterEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Referral Bonus: NoBenefits: YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: YesJob Shift: EveningShift Hours:12 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled:Varied DaysWeekend Requirements: Every Other WeekendSchedule: Part TimeHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:72Applications Accepted:InternalSchedule/Shift: Part Time/ Evening

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