Staff Nurse II, PACU

Sutter Health Nursing PositionAccountable 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 lifestyle 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.EducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.Minimum: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)Certification & LicensureRN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is providedBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life SupportPALS-Pediatric Advanced Life SupportExperience2 years of recent acute care and PACU experience.Skills and KnowledgeDemonstrated 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/federal regulations.Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.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.Job Shift: DaysSchedule: Part TimeShift Hours: 10Days of the Week: VariableWeekend Requirements: As NeededBenefits: YesUnions: YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly Hours: 20Employee Status: RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $86.59 to $117.18 / hourThe 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.