Staff nurse ii, stepdown/neurosciences | Hayward, CA

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  • Location: Livermore, CA

directs and supervises the ancillary nursing personnel; works in collaboration with all members of the health team. Job Description: These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job.

Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES• Writes initial nursing histories, backsses patient's conditions, develops individual care plans for patients, and evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan. • Provides circulating

and scrub nurse techniques, appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment in OR during C-sections. Maintains sterility in OR according to the AORN standards• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other disciplines as required and adjusts the nursing care process as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

• Maintains documentation in the patient record. • Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital and nursing standards. • Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature,

in-service meetings and workshops. • Attends meetings as required.

• Adheres to hospital and nursing departmental policies and procedures, objectives, CQI program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. • Prioritizes work and provides prompt and efficient service. • Maintains effective communication with the physician and health team members. • Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel. • Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress. • Prepares patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient backssment. • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested EDUCATIONEquivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelor's Degree: Preferred CERTIFICATION & LICENSUREBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider ALS-Advanced Life Support Healthcare Provider RN-Registered Nurse of California DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURENIH Stroke Scale Certification DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCEAffiliate: Eden Medical Center, Department: Neurosciences Stepdown 20120140, 2 years previous experience in Critical Care, Neuro step-down and or Telemetry; Basic computer skills; Electronic Health Record experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEAbility to make fine discrimination in sound Ability to work with bodily fluids and substances Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances Handles emergency or crisis situations Subject to varying and unpredictable situations OSHA Risk Category I (High Risk)Assist with lifting, supporting, maneuvering, and adjusting the position of patients weighing over 200 pounds Pay Range:71.10-83.66Job Shift: Nights Schedule: Part Time Shift Hours:12Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours:36Employee Status: Regular Number of Openings:1Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $71.10 to $96.21 / 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/ Evenings For more details: jobs-search. org/sciences_california-r782046/staff-nurse-ii-stepdownneurosciences-livermore_i1966529697

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