Nursing Jobs in West Berkeley, CA

Staff Nurse II, Emergency Department

$84.50 - $114.34 / hour

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal Position 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 : EDUCATION: Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support required PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support NIHSS-National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant experience. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Preferred experience as typically acquired in ED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard 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. Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities. Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook). Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment. Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations. Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems. 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. Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Job Shift: Nights Schedule: Part Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 32 Employee Status: Regular 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 $84.50 to $114.34 / 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.

LVN

Other

6 days ago

SR LVN

AHMC Healthcare Broadmoor, CA

Overview The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides appropriate nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) in compliance with the standards of care at AHMC Seton Medical Center and the LVN Nurse Practice Act; demonstrates respect for the individual and maintains the dignity of the patient and family unit. Responsibilities Care for all types of patients and perform those skills and procedures taught in an accredited program of vocational nursing. Perform all care within the scope of practice for vocational nurses and as practices at Seton Medical Center. Appropriately assess and document the patient’s initial condition and assesses and documents ongoing changes. Participate in patient interventions, plans for care and evaluation of care. Plan and initiate patient teaching as related to the patient’s illness. Includes teaching and psychosocial interventions with both patients and family. Participate and document discharge planning for the patient on initial admission and throughout hospital stay. Participate in unit-based quality assurance activities. Administer and monitor the effects of medications as prescribed by a physician and in accordance with practice at Seton Medical Center. Perform venipuncture following the standards of practice at Seton Medical Center. Demonstrate safety-conscious behavior consistent with the Safety Program. Demonstrate ability to document information in the patient record accurately and in a timely, concise manner. Demonstrate participation in professional self-development. Use effective oral and written skills to communicate with other members of the health care team as well as patients and their families. Show appropriate leadership skills while directing other members of the health care team. Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by a Registered Nurse. Specific Tasks and Expectations Cares for all types of patients and performs those skills and procedures taught in an accredited Program of Vocational Nursing. Performs all care within the scope of practice for vocational nurses and as practiced at Seton Medical Center.◦Has passed skills checklist for licensed vocational nurse and has demonstrated proficiency in all skills. (Note skills that need updating.) ◦Practices vocational nursing skills under the direction of an RN and seeks assistance from the RN as appropriate. Appropriately assesses and documents the patient’s initial condition and assesses and documents ongoing changes. Participates in patient interventions, plans for care, and evaluation of care under direction of an RN.◦Demonstrates ability to thoroughly assess patient’s condition and document using focus charting. ◦Documents patient problems, interventions, and outcomes using focus charting. ◦Assesses and documents patient’s on-going condition and any change in condition. ◦Demonstrates knowledge of the Nursing Process by correctly utilizing focus charting. Plans and initiates patient teaching as related to the patient’s illness. Includes teaching and psychosocial interventions with both patients and family.◦On admission, assesses patient’s learning needs and documents those need in the nursing record. ◦Documents the plan of teaching, interventions taken, and their outcomes. ◦Documents patient’s response to their illness, including psychosocial interventions with both patients and family and their outcome. Participates and documents discharge planning for the patient on initial admission and throughout the hospital stay.◦Initiates and documents need for Discharge Planning on admission assessment ◦Documents discharge planning, equipment needs, or home health needs throughout the length of the hospital stay. Participates in unit-based quality assurance activities.◦Participates, as directed by RN, in ongoing unit-based monitors. ◦Participates in problem solving based on findings of unit-based monitors. Administers and monitors the effects of medications as prescribed by a physician and in accordance with practice at Seton Medical Center.◦Consistently charts sites of injections. ◦Consistently charts effects of pain medications on record. ◦Consistently monitors the effects of all medication, documents and informs the registered nurse of any untoward effect. Performs venipuncture following the standard of practice at Seton Medical Center.◦Consistently follows IV policy as written at Seton Medical Center ◦Charts and documents appropriately in the Medical Record when administering IV fluids and blood products (as per transfusion policy) ◦Changes IV sites and documents such according to Seton Medical Center Demonstrates ability to document information in the patient record in a timely, concise manner.◦Charting is legible and concise at all times. ◦Charting accurately reflects the patient’s clinical status. Demonstrates participation in professional self-development◦Shows initiative in attending inservices and workshops appropriate to professional ◦Document evidence of continuing education courses as required for licensure. Use effective oral and written skills to communicate with the members of the health care team, as well as patients and their families.◦Demonstrates courteous and therapeutic communication with patients and family. Displays courteous and professional behavior while interacting with members of the health care team. Shows appropriate leadership skills while directing other members of the health care team.◦Participates in orientation of new employees and registry personnel. ◦Directs courteous and professional behavior while interacting with members of the health team. Performs appropriate duties as assigned by a Registered Nurse.◦Willingly performs tasks for other members of the health care team when needed. ◦Show initiative in performing duties outside of assignment. ◦Uses oral and written skills in effectively communicating to other health team members, patients, and families. Qualifications EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited School of Licensed Vocational Nursing. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE Current California licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Current certification in Basic Life Support. Senior Licensed Vocational Nurses must have successfully completed courses in Intravenous Therapy approved by the State Board, and Pharmacology as recognized by the Board of Vocational Nurses and other unit specific certifications. All Licensed Vocational Nurses must complete IV certification within six (6) months of hire. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act. Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, AHMC Seton Medical Center. Hospital Description AHMC- Seton Medical Center has a long tradition of providing patient-centered, quality care and a commitment to clinical excellence and our community. Founded in 1893, the 357-bed medical center now serves 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical specialties, as well as emergency and urgent care services. Its sister facility, Seton Coastside, is a 116-bed skilled nursing complex offering inpatient care and the only 24-hour standby Emergency Department on the Pacific Coast between Daly City and Santa Cruz. We pride ourselves on improving the health and well-being of our patients, community, and populations, we serve with high quality community partnerships, and continuous innovation to our health care delivery system and this is why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to deliver the safest and highest quality patient-centered care.