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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - North **Position Overview:** Provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families utilizing the nursing processes of comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans and patient education, and on-going evaluation. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, 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. (Intended for use by Medical Foundation only) **Job Description** : _These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development)._ **JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES** ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING OF PATIENT CARE - Conducts patient assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual and emotional areas and determines level of needed services. - Collaborates and communicates with physicians and mid-level practitioners to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care services. - Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to effectively streamline patient workflow, improve patient outcomes, and provide the highest care quality PROVISION OF PATIENT CARE - Provides competent, compassionate and cost-effective patient care in accordance with policies, scientific principles, evidence-based nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care. - Administers medications and therapeutic agents to implement a treatment, disease prevention or rehabilitation regimen as ordered by a physician or mid-level provider. - Delegates tasks appropriately/effectively to team members based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, educational preparation, appropriate guidelines and individual capability. - Communicates with and explains treatments/activities to patient and family in a clear, open- ended, collaborative manner showing care and concern, using teach back to ensure patient understanding of explanations, and integrating patient learning and educational needs. - Maintains mindfulness in delivery of individualized care and in communication with patients and families, with a safety focus - Upholds the confidentiality of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional or inappropriate disclosure. Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and area of specialty and in professional nursing practice. CLINIC SUPPORT - Provides services as needed to ensure efficient and effective clinical operations. - Provides orientation and training to new staff. - Orders and stocks supply. - Provides direction to others and assists with patient care activities. - Participates in improving the quality of patient care by identifying areas for improvement with the organization and /or department. - Works as a team member on an interdisciplinary team and as a leader in the clinical setting when appropriate. **EDUCATION** Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. **CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE** RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider **DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE** Department, Any Pediatric Care: PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support SVMF - Emergency Services & Oncology Department: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, MVSC PACU: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, Urgent Care: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Surgery Centers: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Cardiology: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, Oncology: Oncology Nursing Certification (e.g., OCN, CPHON, CBCN, BMTCN, AOCNP) issued by ONCC, if required by department or entity, within one (1) year for RNs with one or more years of oncology practice prior to hire/transfer, or two (2) years for RNs new to oncology at the time of hire/transfer. Department, Oncology: RN new to oncology or less than one year of oncology experience, completion of ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice courses within 90 days Department, Oncology, Infusion, or any administering chemotherapy/immunotherapy for oncology: Obtain ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card within 90 days (unless alternate timeframe determined by department or entity) **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** 2 years recent relevant experience **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** Demonstrated 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 collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. **PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS** See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements ( **Job Shift:** Days **Schedule:** Full Time **Shift Hours:** 8 **Days of the Week:** Variable **Weekend Requirements:** One Weekend Shift a month **Benefits:** Yes **Unions:** No **Position Status:** Non-Exempt **Weekly Hours:** 40 **Employee Status:** Limited Term (Fixed Term) 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 $75.25 to $99.30 / 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._

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