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Patient Placement Nurse III, Limited Term

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Sutter Health

Sacramento, California

You'll coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges for patients, with the patient, family and other providers.

Posted Aug 28

Shift and hours
Monday to Friday days Monday - Friday5 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting
Hospital
License
RN license RN-Registered Nurse of California.California RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
California RN license RN-Registered Nurse of California. Check your license
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing school Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Experience
2 years of recent relevant experience 2 years of recent relevant experience.
Also asks
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Also asks
Written and verbal communication for non-medical audiences Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Sacramento staff RN paySacramento staff RN postings that state pay run $43/hr to $82/hr, the middle half $57/hr to $82/hr, across 73 postings.
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Pay is set by location, experience, skills, licensure and training

Benefits

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

The role and schedule

Union
Non-union
Day to day
Admissions, transfers and discharges Coordinates all activities which involves the placement and movement of patients including admissions, transfers and discharges.
Day to day
May be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or teaching duties May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or teaching duties.
Weekends
No weekends
Details
Limited-term (fixed-term) position Limited Term (Fixed Term)
Details
Hazardous drug handling under USP 800 guidelines in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines

The workplace

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Sutter Health
Health system employer

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

Organization

SSC-Sutter Senior Care

Position

Overview

Coordinates all activities which involves the placement and movement of patients including admissions, transfers and discharges. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or teaching duties.

Job Description

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

Certification & licensure

RN-Registered Nurse of California.

Typical

Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and knowledge

Knowledge of hospital operations, medical terminology and requirements for patient placement.

Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

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

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).

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.

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

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend

Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

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 $75.30 to $105.42 / 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.

What's around it?

In Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% above the US average

Median rent
$1,779/mo
Household income
$87,321/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Sacramento, CA

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