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Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation

San Francisco, California

A professional registered nurse (RN) who offers individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers. Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.

Posted Sep 11

Shift and hours
Day shift · Monday through Friday · 8-⁠hour shifts **Job Shift:** Days **Days of the Week:** Monday - Friday **Shift Hours:** 840 hours a week
License
RN license RN-Registered Nurse of CaliforniaCalifornia RN license
Term
Full time **Schedule:** Full Time

Do you qualify?

License
California RN license RN-Registered Nurse of California Check your license
Certification
BLS Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Experience
5 years recent relevant experience 5 years recent relevant experience.
Also asks
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Also asks
Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Also asks
Ability to ensure follow through and communicate with varied health care staff Ability to ensure follow through with responsibilities and communicate with a varied level of health care staff.
Also asks
Verbal and written communication skills Verbal and written communication skills.
Also asks
Microsoft Office experience including Excel and Word Microsoft Office software experience required, including Excel and Word.

Preferred

Also asks
Knowledge of third-party reimbursement Knowledge of third-party reimbursement helpful.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most San Francisco staff RN rolesSan Francisco staff RN postings that state pay run $55/hr to $93/hr, the middle half $82/hr to $87/hr, across 82 postings.
Pay reviews
Range may vary by geographic location The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.
Pay reviews
Total compensation considers experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training and organizational needs

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive benefits packageEligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Yes

The role and schedule

Union
Non-union **Unions:** No
Day to day
Enhances patient experience and clinical outcomes through navigation Enhances the patient experience and improves the clinical outcome for patients by providing a seamless navigation process throughout the continuum of care.
Day to day
Triage, coordinate and manage patient care with physicians and teams
Weekends
No weekend requirement **Weekend Requirements:** None
Details
Non-exempt position **Position Status:** Non-Exempt
Details
May handle NIOSH-identified hazardous drugs, including in patient care, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing

Posted on Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation’s careers page.

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

Organization

SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South

Position Overview

A professional registered nurse (RN) who offers individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers. Enhances the patient experience and improves the clinical outcome for patients by providing a seamless navigation process throughout the continuum of care. Responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating the patient and serving as a point of contact for patients and families.

Participates in strategic initiatives within the clinical program or service line to include developing, implementing and monitoring navigation activities and sustainability, facilitates shared decision making and patient engagement by forming trusting relationships and addressing patients' communication and health literacy needs, while helping them integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions. Works for and promotes positive outcomes for patients, providers and the Sutter health care system.

Education

  • Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification & licensure

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

Typical

Experience

  • 5 years recent relevant experience.

Skills and knowledge

  • Knowledge of medical terminology required.
  • Ability to ensure follow through with responsibilities and communicate with a varied level of health care staff.
  • Knowledge of third-party reimbursement helpful.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office software experience required, including Excel and Word.

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.

What's around it?

In San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 16% above the US average

Median rent
$2,476/mo
Household income
$140,970/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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