Staff Nurse II, Adult Psych 4EB

Job Description

Organization :

ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus

Position Overview :

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 life-style 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 polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Job Description : SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care procedures. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Ability to :

• provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population
• read / interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
• write legibly and effectively present ideas, document activities
• demonstrate leadership abilities
• deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Completion of a hospital approved course on the management of assaultive behavior within three months of employment with an annual recertification.

Completion of a mental health services approved training program on suicide assessment within one month of employment with an annual recertification.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum one year clinical acute psychiatric experience Required. Two years Preferred.

EDUCATION

Graduate from accredited school of nursing Required.

BSN Preferred

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN Required

Basic Life Support Certification - BLS Required

Job Shift : Nights

Nights

Schedule : Part Time

Part Time

Shift Hours : Days of the Week :

Days of the Week : Variable

Variable

Weekend Requirements :

Every other Weekend

Benefits : Unions :

Unions : Position Status :

Position Status : Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours : Employee Status :

Employee Status : Regular

Regular

Number of Openings :

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

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

Pay Range is $72.88 to $98.62 / 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.

Schedule / Shift : Regular / Nights