Job Information
Sutter Health Staff Nurse II, Electroconvulsive Therapy in Berkeley, California
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Organization:
ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus
Position Overview:
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
Absence of physical limitations in pre-employment screening that prevent full participation in the care of potentially dangerous and assaultive patients. Ability to assume the role of Relief Charge Nurse in the absence of the Charge Nurse. Those with a history of being diagnosed as chemically dependent or having had a history of treatment for chemical dependency must have a minimum of two years of recovery from substance abuse prior to applying for work in Mental Health Services. In addition, these persons are encouraged to continue in a community program of recovery or counseling while working as a staff member in Mental Health. Anyone with a history of hospitalization at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center inpatient or outpatient programs for a mental illness should have two years of recovery before applying for a job in Mental Health Services. E xperience with psychiatric patients, experience in a medical setting such as PACU (Recovery Room); Infusion, Surgery Center, Telemetry, E.R., or ICU. Must have proficiency with physiologic monitoring of patients and starting IVs.
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
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS Required
Crisis Prevention Intervention - CPI Certification Required
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Short Hour
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
None
Benefits:
No
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
8
Employee Status:
Short Hour
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $76.20 to $103.10 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.