Hospice Team Nurse, Registered Nurse (RN)

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Rocklin
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

Organization:SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - ValleyPosition Overview: -Performs routine assignments and develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care and patient/family education. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent w/hospice philosophy and Sutter Health policies and procedures.Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.Job Description:EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
  • RN-Registered Nurse of California
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderPREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
    • 2 years basic clinical and practical experience as typically acquired through the completion of a formal nursing education program and externship in a similar environment.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
      • Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
      • Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
      • Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
      • Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
      • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
      • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
      • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
      • Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
      • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.Job Shift:NightsSchedule:Short HourShift Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Every other WeekendBenefits:NoUnions:NoPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:16Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1This 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/ Nights

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