The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
Graduate of an accredited RN program with current BRN student clinical hoursGraduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience
Experience
1 year recent experience within last 3 years1 year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in surgical services practice.
Experience
Surgical services practice
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Knowledge of RN scope of practiceDemonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice
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Commitment to service orientationDemonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)
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Written and oral communication skills in EnglishDemonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
Position specifications set by collective bargaining agreementAlso refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Day to day
Ongoing systematic patient assessment
Day to day
Formulates goal-directed plan of careFormulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate to do so.
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Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet themIdentifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them.
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Delegates and coordinates health care team dutiesDelegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
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Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team membersEvaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
Day to day
Performs emergency patient care following established protocolsPerforms efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
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Participates regularly in staff development activitiesParticipates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel.
Floating
Floats to other units upon requestsProvides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
Charting
Electronic medical record systemthe ability to learn electronic medical record system application
The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Essential
Responsibilities
Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate to do so.
Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them.
Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.
Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel.
Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
Identifies and solves problems effectively.
Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information. Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
Perform other related duties as necessary.
If practicing in a specialty/extended role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.
Speciality areas
If no qualified candidate, will be willing to train. Where indicated, candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certification(s) within the designated timeframe for a particular field of practice.
Neighborhoods+Prospective residents frequently choose among several distinct pockets: the historic Old Quad near Santa Clara University and Franklin Square, known for early-1900s Craftsman and Victorian homes on mature tree-lined streets; Rivermark, a master-planned modern community with walkable townhomes and single-family houses centered around Rivermark Village; and Northside, an evolving area of newer townhomes and older ranch properties near Levi's Stadium and Mission College. Central Santa Clara features established 1950s to 1970s mid-century ranch homes, while the city's southwest corner borders Cupertino, placing it in a higher-demand educational tier.
Prospective residents frequently choose among several distinct pockets: the historic Old Quad near Santa Clara University and Franklin Square, known for early-1900s Craftsman and Victorian homes on mature tree-lined streets; Rivermark, a master-planned modern community with walkable townhomes and single-family houses centered around Rivermark Village; and Northside, an evolving area of newer townhomes and older ranch properties near Levi's Stadium and Mission College. Central Santa Clara features established 1950s to 1970s mid-century ranch homes, while the city's southwest corner borders Cupertino, placing it in a higher-demand educational tier.
Getting around+Vehicular commuting revolves around major Silicon Valley arteries including Highway 101, Highway 237, Interstate 880, and Interstate 280. While direct highway proximity enables rapid cross-valley access to major regional medical centers outside of peak hours, morning and evening commute congestion can create substantial delays on primary freeway connectors. Public transit connectivity is anchored by Caltrain service accessible near the Old Quad, though shift workers driving to work largely rely on surface-street workarounds to avoid highway bottlenecks.
Vehicular commuting revolves around major Silicon Valley arteries including Highway 101, Highway 237, Interstate 880, and Interstate 280. While direct highway proximity enables rapid cross-valley access to major regional medical centers outside of peak hours, morning and evening commute congestion can create substantial delays on primary freeway connectors. Public transit connectivity is anchored by Caltrain service accessible near the Old Quad, though shift workers driving to work largely rely on surface-street workarounds to avoid highway bottlenecks.
Outdoors+While the municipality has fewer vast open spaces than outer suburbs, residents have convenient access to regional paths like the paved Guadalupe River Trail and Coyote Creek for running and cycling. Just across the city boundary in San Jose, the Municipal Rose Garden and Japanese Friendship Garden offer peaceful outdoor escapes. For more demanding hikes, outdoor enthusiasts make quick trips to Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Fremont's Coyote Hills, or Mission Peak via the Chabot Trail.
While the municipality has fewer vast open spaces than outer suburbs, residents have convenient access to regional paths like the paved Guadalupe River Trail and Coyote Creek for running and cycling. Just across the city boundary in San Jose, the Municipal Rose Garden and Japanese Friendship Garden offer peaceful outdoor escapes.
For more demanding hikes, outdoor enthusiasts make quick trips to Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Fremont's Coyote Hills, or Mission Peak via the Chabot Trail.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Santa Clara
Santa Clara offers relocating nurses an efficient, sun-drenched home base right in the core of Silicon Valley, distinguished by clean suburban neighborhoods, historic mission roots, and its own municipal electric utility, Silicon Valley Power, which keeps utility bills significantly lower and more reliable than neighboring towns on PG&E. Housing spans early-twentieth-century Craftsman homes in the historic Old Quad, classic mid-century ranches in Central Santa Clara, and contemporary townhomes in the walkable Rivermark development. Commuting along Highway 101, Interstate 280, Highway 237, or via Caltrain gives quick reach to regional medical centers, though heavy Silicon Valley rush-hour traffic requires strategic shift planning. While the city lacks a bustling, late-night downtown core, healthcare workers find top-tier retail and dining at Westfield Valley Fair, artisanal caffeine at Voyager Craft Coffee, and major entertainment at Levi’s Stadium. With mild Mediterranean weather year-round, proximity to Guadalupe River Trail runs, and family-friendly schools like Don Callejon, Santa Clara delivers balanced, high-functioning convenience despite tight housing inventory and metropolitan traffic.
