Start Of Care Registered Nurse (Rn), Hospice

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Yuba City

Position Overview:

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.

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EDUCATION:

• Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

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

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Demonstrated proficient 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.
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet.
• Proficient knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record (EPIC preferred).
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Job Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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

Pay Range is $59.41 to $79.00 / 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.