Staff Nurse II, Psych 4EA

Organization:

ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus

Position Overview:

Job Description Summary
Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies/procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the Staff Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for:

• The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost-effective patient care from admission to discharge;
• Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures;
• Responding to medical and environmental emergencies

Job Description:

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

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Completion of a hospital approved course on the management of assaultive behavior within three months of employment with an annual recertification. Completion of a mental health services approved training program on suicide assessment within one month of employment with an annual recertification.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum one year clinical acute psychiatric experience Required. Two years Preferred.

EDUCATION

Graduate from accredited school of nursing Required.

BSN Preferred

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN Required

Basic Life Support Certification - BLS Required

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Short Hour

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

12

Employee Status:

Short Hour

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $72.88 to $98.62 / hour