RN Hospice Nurse III, Start of Care

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview:

Full Time Evening Shifts with Rotating Weekends - 3:00pm - 11:30pm
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.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

RN-Registered Nurse of California

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES

Department, SCAH: AUTO-Automobile Insurance

Department, SCAH: DL-Valid Drivers License Class C or B - State Department of Motor Vehicles

Department, Home Health: AUTO-Automobile Insurance

Department, Home Health: DL-Valid Drivers License Class C or B - State Department of Motor Vehicles

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

5 years recent relevant experience


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

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.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Proficient knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record (EPIC preferred).

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet.

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.

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 collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

 

Job Shift:

Evenings

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

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 $74.92 to $99.65 / 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.