SLH RN II

SLH RN II Internal Only San Leandro, CA San Leandro Hospital SLH Med Surg Second Floor Part Time - Evening Nursing $77.55 - $99.46 FTE: 0.8 Summary Under general supervision, the SLH Registered Nurse II provides nursing care to patients, including medications and treatment. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care and performs related duties as required. The Registered Nurse II level is the journey level class where incumbents have had the required professional nursing experience and are capable of independently performing the full range of clinical nursing services involving patient care. Registered Nurse II may supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional staff of the unit to which assigned. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification; however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the role. Accompanies, assists, and represents the needs of patients to other providers. Accurately provide care with respect to medication administration, skin and wound care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and other essential patient care related activities. Develops, implements, evaluates and makes modifications in the nursing care plan; prepares required records and reports. Gathers and assesses information about patients to meet nursing needs; assists and consults with physician in the performance of procedures and diagnostic tests; contacts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or provide patient information. May provide oversight to staff who monitor telemetry systems; alerts primary nurse of changes in underlying rhythms and of any life-threatening arrhythmias; interprets and posts telemetry strips; admits and discharges patients with telemetry units as appropriate. Organizes, supervises, makes adjustments and accepts responsibility for the quality of care provided to patients by co-workers; may act as team leader or charge nurse when assigned. Participates in promoting a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for patient and families; establishes and controls the environment essential for infection control. Participates in the implementation of patient care standards, infection control standards and quality assurance criteria; assists with conducting studies; participates in unit and other meetings. Provides and evaluates patient care established standards and criteria in conformity with the nursing care plan; monitors patients for significant and critical changes and initiates procedures as required; documents care given according to set standards and intervals; interprets and explains procedures, regimens, and services to patients and families; teaches patients and family members health care and disease prevention techniques; prepares patients and/or area for procedures and operations; assists physicians; uses instruments and equipment relevant to the area of assignment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Minimum Experience : Six months experience as a Registered Nurse I with AHS or the equivalent of one year full-time recent experience at a comparable level in a minimum 100-bed hospital or in the area of specialty; if experience is not recent, completion of an approved refresher course may be acceptable. Required Licenses/Certifications : Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Required Licenses/Certifications : ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (AHA) may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Required Licenses/Certifications : BLS – Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Required Licenses/Certifications : CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for positions in the Emergency Department). Required Licenses/Certifications : PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (AHA) (Required for Emergency Department). Preferred Licenses/Certifications : CCRN – Critical Care Registered Nurse is preferred. Preferred Licenses/Certifications : CEN – Certified Emergency Nurse is preferred (for positions in the Emergency Department). Pay Range: $77.55 - $99.46 The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a comprehensive benefits program. Share: Apply Now Not the right fit? Join our Talent Network to opt-in to all our current and future opportunities! #J-18808-Ljbffr