Registered Nurse I, New Grad Medical Surgical

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!Organization:SLH-Sutter Lakeside HospitalPosition Overview:Provides professional nursing care for patients. Under the general direction of the Manager, the Registered Nurse I or II independently uses the nursing process to safely, compassionately, therapeutically and efficiently provide individualized care for a group of patients for which the nurse demonstrates age specific competencies. Uses information from a variety of sources to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the results of patient care. May supervise the work and function for other Registered nurses, and nursing assistants. The nurse has access to Protected Health Information as needed to accomplish the accountabilities as outlined in this job description. This includes access to the patient's medical record.Job Description :EDUCATIONAssociate's: Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing requiredCERTIFICATION & LICENSURERN-Registered Nurse of CaliforniaPREFERRED EXPERIENCE TYPICALLY ACQUIRED INRN I: Entry level with less than one year of recent acute care nursing experienceRN II: Greater than six months recent acute care nursing experienceRN III: Voluntary designation earned using collective bargaining agreement RN III Career Ladder ProgramSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGECommunicates effectively in English (verbal and written).Has effective skills in communication and interpersonal relationships.Has the flexibility to adapt to new and changing situations.Has the ability to think critically and set priorities.Participates as a collaborative member of the Patient Care Team.Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care to patients serviced, including knowledge of the principles of growth and development and psychosocial characteristics and interpreting age appropriate data for the populations served in the department.Demonstrates appropriate communication and patient education skills for the patient population served.Demonstrates basic computer skills and use of office equipment (e.g., fax machine, scanner, etc.).Demonstrates competencies required by department (per initial orientation and annual review). Working knowledge of established safety topics (e.g., Infection Control, Electrical Safety, Disaster) as required by department and organizational standards.License/Certifications:BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association, RN-Registered Nurse of California - California Department of Consumer AffairsEducation:Associate's (Required)Job Shift:VariedSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:12Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Rotating WeekendsBenefits:YesUnions:YesPosition Status:Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:36Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.