Staff Nurse II – Med/Surg 4NE

Company Description

Alta Bates Medical Center, part of Sutter Health, is a leading healthcare facility in Berkeley, California, committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. With a focus on advanced medical practices and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, Alta Bates excels in medical-surgical care. 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 – Med/Surg 4NE at Alta Bates Medical Center is responsible for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in the Medical/Surgical 4NE unit. 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 Medical/Surgical patients, ensuring holistic and individualized care.
• Provide direct patient care, including patient/family education and coordination of transitions of care.
• 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 problems, ensuring patient safety and privacy of protected health information (PHI).
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices 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

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license for California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Minimum 1 year of current experience in medical/surgical nursing or related specialty.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments, and general healthcare procedures.
• Working knowledge of healthcare industry standards, safety precautions, and patient care best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to convey sensitive information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to provide basic patient care, read/interpret professional journals or technical procedures, and document activities effectively.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and deal with problems involving several variables in situations with limited standardization.

Job Details

Benefits Package

• Competitive pay range: $77.73 to $105.16 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.