Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Position Overview:
Primary coverage area Central San Mateo County/Hillsborough/San Carlos/Burlingame/San Mateo
**Sign-On Bonus Available to external candidates - in accordance with Sutter Health policy**
Experienced Registered Nurse who provides skilled palliative and end of life care in the community setting in alignment with Sutter's mission, goals and objectives. Facilitates the development of a collaborative interdisciplinary plan and ensures the overall coordination and medical management of home health services for patients and their significant others.
Job Description:
EDUCATION
Other: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
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EXPERIENCE
2 years experience in an acute medical environment.
2 years experience in direct patient care
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
Exhibits knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.
Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles.
Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
Ability to recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home.
Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.
Must be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.
Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
Must have reliable transportation.