Staff Nurse II, Chemical Dependency MPI

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Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a 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 hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN Preferred.

• One-year current chemical dependency experience Required.

• Three years experience in chemical dependency preferred.

• Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN _Required_

• Basic Life Support Certification - BLS _Required_

• Management of Assaultive Behavior Training to be completed during the first 3 months if employment.

• Possess basic computer skills.

• 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 exists

**Job Shift:**

Evening/ Night

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Per Diem/Casual

**Shift Hours:**

8

**Days of the Week:**

Variable

**Weekend

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As Needed

**Unions:**

Yes

**Position Status:**

Non-Exempt

**Weekly Hours:**

0

**Employee Status:**

Per Diem/Casual

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 $81.26 to $109.95 / 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.