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Registered Nurse (SCP CNA)

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Sutter Health

Sacramento, CA

Health system employer

RN/CNA · General

Posted Jun 18

Shift
Nights
Hours a week
16
Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights · 16 hours
Weekends
Every other weekend
Practice
Union position
Accepts
RN/CNA
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

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

Organization

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Position Overview

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The Registered Nurse in the Mental Health setting manages the patient/family experience through utilization of critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and nursing judgment/knowledge/skills.

Education

Job Description

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program

Certification & Licensure

  • RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

  • 2 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

  • Demonstrated general 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.
  • 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.
  • Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).
  • Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.
  • Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.
  • Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
  • Build collaborative 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.

Job Shift

Nights

Schedule

Short Hour

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

No

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

16

Employee Status

Short Hour

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

Pay Range is $68.19 to $90.72 / 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.

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Requirements

  • RN
  • OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program

Place

City
Sacramento, CA
Median rent
$1,779/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$87,321/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
7% above the national average

Sacramento area index 106.7, where 100 is the national average.

Address
Sacramento, CA, USA

California's capital blends urban energy with easy access to nature, sitting where the Sacramento and American Rivers meet. Midtown's tree-lined streets and farm-to-fork dining scene give the city a distinct character, while proximity to San Francisco and the Sierra Nevada makes weekend escapes effortless.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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About the employer

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Sutter Health
Health system employer

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system headquartered in Sacramento, California, with a network of hospitals and physician organizations spanning Northern California. The organization is led by President and CEO Warner Thomas, who has emphasized reenergizing workplace culture and reconnecting…

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On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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  • 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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