Staff Nurse II​/III - Surgery

About the Position

Registered Nurse II within the Surgery department, reporting to the Director.

• Completes nursing assessment of patients and documents appropriately.
• Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment and age-appropriate developmental needs.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health team members to develop the plan of care.
• Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care.
• Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning.
• Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Evaluates and updates the patient’s response to the plan of care.
• Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, and performance improvement activities.
• Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient.
• Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and teamwork.
• Contributes to cost‑effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates necessary flexibility regarding changes in hospital or unit activities.
• Acts as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned.
• Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN preferred.
• License:
  Current California RN license.
• Certification:
  Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per AHA standards required.
• Experience:
  
  Twelve (12) or more months of RN service in an acute care setting.
• Candidates selected for hire will be required to successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG Test.

Hourly rate: $73.62 – $89.49. Evening shift differential: $3.00 per hour. Night shift differential: $6.00 per hour.

• Union: CNA
• Work Shift:
  
  Variable
• FTE: 1.0
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40