Clinic Nurse II, Head & Neck Surgery, Plastics Reconstructive Surgery

Clinic Nurse II, Head & Neck Surgery, Plastics Reconstructive Surgery

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Provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families utilizing the nursing processes of comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans and patient education, and ongoing evaluation. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.

Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Adheres to policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

• Conducts patient assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual and emotional areas and determines level of needed services.
• Collaborates and communicates with physicians and mid-level practitioners to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care services.
• Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to effectively streamline patient workflow, improve patient outcomes, and provide the highest care quality.

• Provides competent, compassionate and cost-effective patient care in accordance with policies, scientific principles, evidence-based nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care.
• Administers medications and therapeutic agents to implement a treatment, disease prevention or rehabilitation regimen as ordered by a physician or mid-level provider.
• Delegates tasks appropriately/effectively to team members based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, educational preparation, appropriate guidelines and individual capability.
• Communicates with and explains treatments/activities to patient and family in a clear, open-ended, collaborative manner showing care and concern, using teach back to ensure patient understanding, and integrating patient learning and educational needs.
• Maintains mindfulness in delivery of individualized care and in communication with patients and families, with a safety focus.
• Upholds the confidentiality of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional or inappropriate disclosure. Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and area of specialty and in professional nursing practice.

• Provides services as needed to ensure efficient and effective clinical operations.
• Provides orientation and training to new staff.
• Orders and stocks supplies.
• Provides direction to others and assists with patient care activities.
• Participates in improving the quality of patient care by identifying areas for improvement with the organization and/or department.
• Works as a team member on an interdisciplinary team and as a leader in the clinical setting when appropriate.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Registered Nurse (RN) of California;
Basic Life Support (BLS); and department‑specific certifications as applicable (e.g., ACLS, PALS, oncology certifications).

2 years of recent relevant experience.

• Knowledge of nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Understanding of healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient care best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, EHR).
• Ability to prioritize assignments, work within policies and procedures, and achieve objectives.
• Independent work capability and teamwork ability.
• Problem‑solving by selecting appropriate solutions.
• Protection of PHI privacy.
• Collaboration with peers and other providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

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Job Requirements.

Days (Full Time, 8 hours per day, Monday‑Friday). No weekend requirements.

Comprehensive benefits package available.

Pay Range: $82.55 to $108.96 per hour. Salary may vary based on location.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.