Staff Nurse II, Med-Surg Neurology

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

Organization:MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical CenterPosition 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:EDUCATIONEquivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.Graduation from accredited School of NursingAssociates MinimumBachelors PreferredCERTIFICATION & LICENSURERN-Registered Nurse of CaliforniaBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
Sufficient previous clinical experience in nursing
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the pathophysiology, common treatments, medications, complications and prevention strategies for area of clinical practice
Knowledge of QSEN Competencies: Quality and Patient Safety Education core nursing competencies
Thorough knowledge of nursing process and/or surgical procedures
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to promote effective with patient/families and staff interactions
Able to navigate electronic health record (EHR) and successfully complete competency
Intravenous treatments, wound care and medication administration skills at competent level
Demonstrates flexibility , self-motivation---
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English
Must have visual and hearing acuityJob Shift:EveningsSchedule:Part TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Every other WeekendBenefits:YesUnions:YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:32Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1This 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 Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Evenings

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