Staff Nurse II, Chemical Dependency MPI

Nursing Position at Sutter Health

Accountable 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.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN Preferred.

Experience

• One-year current chemical dependency experience Required.
• Three years experience in chemical dependency preferred.

Licensures and Certifications

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

Department-Specific Experience

• Management of Assaultive Behavior Training to be completed during the first 3 months if employment.
• Possess basic computer skills.

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

Job Shift

Evening/ Night

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

No

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

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.