Staff Nurse II, Emergency Services at Sutter Health Castro Valley, CA

Staff Nurse II, Emergency Services
, Castro Valley, CA

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 policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing – Required
• BSN – Preferred

• Minimum two years current experience in area of specialty – Required

• Registered Nurse – State Licensure – RN – Required
• Basic Life Support Certification – BLS – Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support – ACLS – Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support – PALS – Required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course – TNCC within 180 days of hire/transfer
• Certified Emergency Nurse – CEN or Critical Care RN Certification (CCRN) within 2 years

• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local, state and federal regulations.
• Possess written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
• Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet time‑sensitive activities.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).
• Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever‑changing environment.
• Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.
• Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Days
• Part Time
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  12
• Days of the Week:
  Variable
• Weekend Requirements:
  Rotating Weekends

Yes

Yes

Non‑Exempt

36

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.

$77.73 to $105.16 / 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 certificates, 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.