Staff Nurse II, Psych Float in Albany, CA

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization:ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick CampusPosition Overview:Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a 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 hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.Job Description:EDUCATIONGraduate from accredited school of nursing Required.BSN PreferredEXPERIENCEMinimum one year clinical acute psychiatric experience Required.Two years Preferred.LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONSRegistered Nurse - State Licensure - RN RequiredBasic Life Support Certification - BLS RequiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS RequiredSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEDemonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care procedures.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.Ability to: • provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population• read/interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations• write legibly and effectively present ideas, document activities• demonstrate leadership abilities• deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGECompletion of a hospital approved course on the management of assaultive behavior within three months of employment with an annual recertification. Completion of a mental health services approved training program on suicide assessment within one month of employment with an annual recertification.Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Per Diem/CasualShift Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Rotating WeekendsBenefits:NoUnions:YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:0Employee Status:Per Diem/CasualEmployees 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 $79.67 to $107.79 / hourThe 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.