Staff Nurse Ii, Emergency Department - Antioch, United States - Sutter Health

Sutter Health

Verified Company

Antioch, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Organization:

SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical Center

Position Overview:

The primary role of the Staff II RN is to coordinate the delivery of care for the patient population they serve from admission through discharge.

Included in this delivery of care are all aspects of the physical, psychosocial, safety and educational needs of the patient and their family/support system.

This function is performed in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team including but not limited to nursing peers, attending physicians and ancillary support services.

The staff RN uses the nursing process, medical therapeutics, technology and personal interventions to accomplish this.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
Patient Care Process

Provides nonjudgmental care towards all patients, regardless of lifestyle, race, religion or beliefs
Reviews all available assessment data and incorporates into overall assessment of the patient
Assesses patients clinical status and accurately documents in the EHR in a timely manner
Documents care provided to patient in the EHR in real time
Demonstrates early recognition of potential and developing problems.
Evaluates and documents effectiveness of interventions in the EHR
Initiates Nursing Care Plan upon admission and updates every shift.
Initiates patient Education upon admission and updates every shift
Completes required patient screenings within time frame allowed
Identifies Core Measure patients and ensures completion of all elements
Notifies MD timely using SBAR format and documents communication in the EHR

Leadership / Teamwork

Is able to carry a full patient assignment and meet the needs of each individual patient
Is able to anticipate and handle unexpected situations
Manages multiple priorities systematically, keeping team members informed of the plan
Is selfdirected, resolving minor problems on own and if unable utilizes chain of command
Fosters a positive attitude towards department and facility. Shows awareness of impact of own behavior on others
Communicates changes in patient condition to management as needed
Deals with interpersonal conflicts directly and in private, reporting irreconcilable differences and unprofessional behavior to Nursing Director / Manager in an appropriate and timely manner
Initiates activities when patient census is down, stocking rooms, cleaning up different areas within the unit
Demonstrate support for team members, to ensure the team accomplishes goals. Exemplifies team loyalty
Seeks out constructive feedback. Shares opinions with respect
Problem solves independently at their level, escalates when necessary

Clinical Technical Skills

Demonstrates ability to operate all equipment required to perform job safely, per manufacture guidelines and hospital policy
Maintains a safe, uncluttered working environment (patient rooms, nursing station) ensures all egresses are easily accessible
Maintains department specific skills
Utilizes patient mobilization equipment
Completes all trainings on time

Communication

Communicates patients plan of care to coworkers and oncoming/offgoing shift and between departments in a positive manner
Establishes positive rapport with patients, families/support systems, physicians and coworkers
Uses SBAR format for patient handoffs and utilizes communication tools as patients move throughout facility for care
Utilizes closed loop communication to ensure messages are received and acknowledged to ensure safe patient care

Professional Growth & Development

Accepts responsibility for own actions and takes a proactive approach to problem resolution
Takes responsibility to become familiar with new process or procedures and to get checked off within required time frame
Acknowledges own limitations and seeks help when needed.
Identifies own learning needs and follows through to gain needed knowledge and experience
Seeks out and obtains clinical and management learning opportunities
Continuing education is related to specific area of practice and documented in employee file
Working towards staff nurse 3, specialty certification, higher education (BSN or MSN) to increase knowledge base
Participates in unit specific or hospital projects / committees
Works towards ensuring goals set in prior evaluation are met

EDUCATION:

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._

Associate's:
Graduate of accredited school of Nursing

Bachelor's:
B.S.N.

Master's

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon Hire

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

TNCC-Trauma Nursing Corp Course

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Must demonstrate the following:
- basic Medical / Surgical nursing skills,
- basic competencies in the nursing process and pharmacology,
- basic knowledge of adolescent,
- adult and geriatric population,
- ability to work wi