Staff Nurse II, NICU

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization:MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical CenterPosition Overview:The Registered Nurse, following the scope and standards of professional nursing practice, provides comprehensive patient-family centered care addressing potential and actual health and illness problems for patients and families.

A Registered Nurse, who, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/ Director, has continual opportunity to exercise initiative and independent professional judgment, uses the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient centered nursing care for assigned patients; and as a primary member of a nursing care team, guides and monitors work of paraprofessional and other team members. This care is performed as a part of a customer focused, service oriented team that incorporates the values of Mills Peninsula Health Services in a confidential environment. The Registered Nurse integrates the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the Patients' Bill of Rights, Professional Scope and Standards of Practice and pertinent Specialty Standards into his or her nursing practice.Job Description:EDUCATION Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Other: Graduation from accredited School of NursingBachelor's: Minimum OR Master's:

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURERN-Registered Nurse of CaliforniaNeonatal Resusictation ProgramBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderCertification in Specialty

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:Sufficient previous clinical experience in nursing

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEKnowledge of the pathophysiology, common treatments, medications, complications and prevention strategies for area of clinical practiceKnowledge of QSEN Competencies: Quality and Patient Safety Education core nursing competenciesThorough knowledge of nursing process and/or surgical proceduresThorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiologyDemonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to promote effective with patient/families and staff interactionsAble to navigate electronic health record (EHR) and successfully complete competencyIntravenous treatments, wound care and medication administration skills at competent levelDemonstrates flexibility , self-motivation Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written EnglishMust have visual and hearing acuityJob Shift:EveningsSchedule:Part TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Every other WeekendBenefits:YesUnions:YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:32Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:0 This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800. Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Evenings

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