Registered Nurse I, Orthopedic Surgery

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Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview

Performs routine assignments and develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families utilizing the nursing processes of comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans and patient education, and on-going evaluation. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.

Develops, implements,coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary 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 polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.

Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.. (Intended for use by Medical Foundation only)

Job Description

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Certification & licensure

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

Skills and knowledge

Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regards 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 Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines Work independently, as well as being 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 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

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday Weekend

Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $82.16 to $82.16 / hour The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider 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.