STAFF NURSE II NB

Saint Francis Memorial Hospital is an accredited not-for-profit community hospital that has been providing exceptional health care in San Francisco for more than 100 years. As San Francisco’s only downtown hospital Saint Francis is uniquely situated to care for international and domestic visitors as well as the residents that make up San Francisco’s diverse population.We encourage employee participation at all levels to encourage growth and excellence. Known as the downtown hospital Saint Francis boasts all private rooms and a friendly atmosphere.The hospital is renowned for orthopedics with leading programs in sports medicine joint replacement spine care and occupational medicine. Saint Francis is also known for outstanding acute burn care emergency medicine acute rehabilitation and a nationally-honored cancer care program.

JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Nurse II is responsible for direct and indirect delivery of patient care for a wide variety of patient populations through the use of the nursing process and maintenance of the standards of professional nursing practice. The Registered Nurse promotes compliance and support of policies and achieves trust in professional collegial relationships.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in critical care setting strongly preferred, but combination of education, other experience and specialty training may be considered.
• Must have a valid California RN license, BLS and ACLS certification (AHA-approved).
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred:

· One year IV Therapy experience

· BSN

· PICC Insertion Certification

· CareConnect MAR experience.

· Experience with electronic medical record preferred.

Language Skills:

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

· Ability to speak effectively before groups of patients or employees.

Mathematical Skills:

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.

· Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

· Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

· Consistently and positively communicates and collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, and customers, both internal and external

· Efficiently and independently plans time, meets deadlines, initiates and follows through on tasks

· Listens respectfully and carefully, demonstrating flexibility in working with others
Demonstrates sensitivity to people of different cultures and works effectively with them

· Meets attendance standards and uses timekeeping system accurately and consistently

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Experience in critical care setting strongly preferred, but combination of education, other experience and specialty training may be considered. One year IV Therapy experience. PICC Insertion Certification Basic computer skills. Experience with electronic medical record preferred. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of patients or employees. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CareConnect MAR experience CA RN license required