Staff Nurse II, Med-Surg Orthopedics

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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:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in science (BSN)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

• ACLS

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years recent relevant experience working in Orthopedic Unit

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Solid understanding of operations and workflows and how department’s process/workflow impacts other flows or departments.

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, federal and other health care laws, regulations and requirements – e.g., TJC, Medi-Cal, Medicare.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve technical and operational issues problems as guided by policies, and procedures, or guidance from leadership.

• Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.

• Understands age specific needs in providing care to patient population served.

• Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.

• Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.

• Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.

• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service/achieving business results.

• Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner.

• Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences.

• Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

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 $82.02 to $111.00 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.