Staff Nurse II, Psych 3EA

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

Job Description:

Organization:ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick CampusPosition 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 emergenciesJob 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 existsEXPERIENCE
  • Minimum 1 year of Psych experience Required. Two years Preferred.EDUCATIONGraduation from an accredited school of Nursing RequiredBSN PreferredLICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONSRegistered Nurse - State Licensure - RN RequiredBasic Life Support Certification - BLS RequiredUNIT SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: - -Completion of a hospital approved course on the management of assaultive behavior within three months of employment with an annual recertification. - Completion of a mental health services approved training program on suicide assessment within one month of employment with an annual recertification.Job Shift:EveningsSchedule:Part TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Every other WeekendBenefits:YesUnions:YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:32Employee 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/ Evenings

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