Staff Nurse II, Behavioral Health Inpatient (Adult)

About the job

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMPMC-Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center

Position 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:

• Graduation from accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of relevant behavioral health experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the pathophysiology, common treatments, medications, complications and prevention strategies for area of clinical practice
• Knowledge of QSEN Competencies: Quality and Patient Safety Education core nursing competencies
• Thorough knowledge of nursing process and/or surgical procedures
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to promote effective with patient/families and staff interactions
• Able to navigate electronic health record (EHR) and successfully complete competency
• Demonstrates flexibility, self-motivation
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English
• Must have visual and hearing acuity

Job Shift:

Evenings

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

28

Employee Status:

Regular

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

Pay Range is $86.59 to $117.18 / 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.