RN, Senior Care Staff Nurse

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Organization: SSC-Sutter Senior Care Position Overview:

An experienced RN who is responsible for the overall management of patients, including the provision of direct care with a designated visit productivity standard. This position plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the optimal degree of quality care is maintained. Responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses. May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise. Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

RN-Registered Nurse of California

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DL-Valid Drivers License

AUTO-Automobile Insurance

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.

Exhibits knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.

Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles.

Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.

Ability to recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home.

Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.

Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.

Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.

Must be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.

Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.

Objectively and effectively solves unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.

Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.

Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.

Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.

Must have reliable transportation.

Job Shift: Day/Evening Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: Occasionally Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular 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 $68.62 to $96.06 / 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.