Staff Nurse II, Adolescent Psych 3EB

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Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies/procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for: * The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost-effective patient care from admission to discharge; * Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures; * Responding to medical and environmental emergencies

Education

• Graduate from accredited school of nursing Required.
• BSN Preferred

Experience

• Minimum one year clinical acute psychiatric experience Required.
• Two years Preferred.

Licensures and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN Required
• Basic Life Support Certification - BLS Required

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to: provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population read/interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations write legibly and effectively present ideas, document activities demonstrate leadership abilities deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Department-Specific Skills & Knowledge

• Completion of a hospital approved course on the management of assaultive behavior within three months of employment with an annual recertification. Completion of a mental health services approved training program on suicide assessment within one month of employment with an annual recertification.

Job Shift

Evenings

Schedule

Part Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

32

Employee Status

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.

Pay Range is $79.67 to $107.79 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.