Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Join our compassionate and patient-centered team serving the San Francisco Bay Area. We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) in the SF area to provide high-quality nursing care, coordinate patient services, and support patients and families throughout their healthcare journey. The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, empathetic, and committed to delivering exceptional care in home and community settings.

About the Role:

As a Registered Nurse at Sunbright, you will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients across various clinical settings. Your primary objective will be to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans to promote optimal health outcomes. You will provide direct patient care, including wound management and telemetry monitoring, while educating patients and their families about health conditions and treatment plans. Advocating for patient needs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams will be essential to ensure holistic and effective care delivery. Ultimately, your expertise will contribute to enhancing patient safety, comfort, and recovery through evidence-based nursing practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state or jurisdiction.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated experience in direct patient care within a medical/surgical or telemetry setting.
• Strong knowledge of nursing care principles, patient advocacy, and wound care management.

Qualifications:

• Active California RN license in good standing
• Home Health and/or Hospice experience preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Current CPR certification 
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare informatics.

Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough patient assessments and document findings accurately to inform care planning.
• Administer medications, treatments, and wound care according to established protocols and physician orders.
• Monitor patients using telemetry equipment to detect and respond to changes in cardiac status.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management, post-discharge care, and health promotion strategies.
• Advocate for patient rights and needs, ensuring ethical and compassionate care is maintained at all times.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations, safety standards, and infection control policies.
• Participate in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills:

The required skills such as direct patient care and wound care are fundamental to daily nursing activities, enabling you to provide hands-on treatment and monitor patient progress effectively. Patient education skills empower you to communicate complex health information clearly, fostering patient understanding and adherence to care plans. Telemetry skills are essential for continuous cardiac monitoring, allowing timely intervention when abnormalities arise. Patient advocacy ensures that you prioritize patient rights and preferences, contributing to ethical and personalized care. Preferred skills like experience with nurse practitioners and advanced certifications enhance your ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and apply specialized knowledge, improving overall patient outcomes.