Organization:
NCH-Novato Community Hospital
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Staff Nurse II, Team Leader or Manager of Patient Care Services, the Staff Nurse I provides direct care to patients using the nursing process of assessment: planning, implementation and evaluation, so that the physical, psycho-social, safety, rehabilitative and learning needs of patients and their families are addressed. This function is performed in association with nursing peers and co-workers, attending physicians and allied support services. This position is responsible for managing care of assigned patients and directing the activities of the ancillary staff.
Med/Surg & ICU-SCU Unit: The Staff RN competently uses the nursing process, medical therapeutics, and technological and personal interventions to accomplish this. Actively participates in hospital quality assurance/improvement, risk management, clinical operations and customer service excellence.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit: The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Staff Nurse II provides direct care to surgical patients, with primary emphasis on the immediate postoperative period. The PACU Staff Nurse competently uses the nursing process, medical therapeutics, and technological and personal interventions in assuming responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
Job Description:
EDUCATIONAssociate's: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Bachelor's: NursingDEPARTMENT REQUIRED EDUCATIONAffiliate: Novato Community Hospital, Department: Emergency Dept, Other: MAB Training within 6 months of hireCERTIFICATION & LICENSURERN-Registered Nurse of California Upon HireBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon HireACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon HireNIHSS within 90 Days of hireDEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSUREAffiliate: Novato Community Hospital, Department: Emergency DeptICU/SCU, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support Upon HireAffiliate: Novato Community Hospital, Department: Emergency Dept, Certified Emergency Room RN Upon HireAffiliate: Novato Community Hospital, Department: Emergency Dept, TNCC-Trauma Nursing Corp CoursePREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:This position represents the nurse with less than one year's experience.DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCEAffiliate: Novato Community Hospital, Department: Emergency Dept, 2-3 years ED experience within the last 5 years requiredMAB Training within 6 months of hireSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEKnowledgeable and able to use the nursing process to the benefit of patients.Must have communication, leadership and guest-relations skills.Demonstrated proficiency to operate all department equipment.
Job Shift:
Evening/ Night
Schedule:
Varied
Shift Hours:
12
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
One Weekend Shift a month
Benefits:
No
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Number of Openings:
1
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 $70.45 to $95.34 / 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.