Staff Nurse II – Intensive Care Unit

Company Description

California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) – Van Ness, part of Sutter Health, is a leading healthcare facility in San Francisco, committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Renowned for its advanced medical practices and collaborative multidisciplinary team, CPMC excels in critical care services, including the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Sutter Health fosters a culture of growth, inclusion, and professional excellence, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans).

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse II – Intensive Care Unit at California Pacific Medical Center is responsible for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in the ICU. This role involves providing holistic, individualized care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The Staff Nurse II collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes while adhering to hospital policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for ICU patients, ensuring holistic and individualized care.
• Provide direct patient care, including patient/family education and coordination of transitions of care in a critical care setting.
• Develop and coordinate care plans that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Foster collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams through timely and effective communication.
• Document all relevant patient data accurately in medical records per hospital standards.
• Use critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems, ensuring patient safety and privacy of protected health information (PHI).
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
• Maintain clinical and professional competency through ongoing education and training.
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety precautions, and applicable laws/regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license for California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of recent relevant experience; 5 years of recent ICU experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theories, concepts, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Working knowledge of healthcare industry standards, safety precautions, and patient care best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey sensitive information to diverse audiences.
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize patient care and assignments in a critical care environment.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Job Details

Benefits Package

• Competitive pay range: $80.82 to $109.37 per hour (may vary based on location and experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on growth and inclusion.

Additional Information

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans) committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 guidelines. A background check may be required for the successful candidate. Applications must be submitted through the Sutter Health career portal, and candidates should monitor their email for recruitment-related communication.