Staff Nurse II/III - Heart Center

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse II assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies, procedures, and the Nurse Practice Act. This includes individualizing patient care based upon age‐appropriate and developmental needs and accepting responsibility for the direction of co‑workers in implementation of the plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents accurately into the patient record.
• Develops a plan of care based upon assessment and the patient’s age‑appropriate and developmental needs.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing the plan of care.
• Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care.
• Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning.
• Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with Policies and Procedures.
• Evaluates and updates the patient’s response to the plan of care.
• Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient.
• Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and teamwork.
• Contributes to cost‑effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in hospital or unit activities.
• Acts as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned.
• Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.
• Meets other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN preferred.
• Licenses: Current California RN license and current BLS/Health‑Care Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.
• Experience: Twelve (12) or more months of service as a registered nurse in an acute‑care setting.
• Must successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG Test.

Compensation and Schedule

Pay Range: $73.62 – $89.49 per hour. Shift differentials: $3.00 for evening shift; $6.00 for night shift.

Job Specifications

• Union: CNA
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• FTE: 0.9
• Scheduled Hours: 36 per week