Registered Nurse, Psychiatry

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse in the Mental Health setting manages the patient/family experience through utilization of critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and nursing judgment/knowledge/skills.

Job Description

EDUCATION

+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

+ RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided

+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE

+ 2 years of recent relevant experience.

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.

_These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development)._

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

No

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

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 $70.07 to $93.22 / 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._

Benefits

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

Skills

Anatomy, Basic Life Support (BLS), Best Practices, Communication Skills, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hazard Analysis, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Physiology, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Retail Management, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills

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Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

Company Size

10,000 employees or more

Industry

Healthcare Services

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Website

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/