Sutter Health

Patient Placement Nurse III, Limited Term

Sutter Health$156K — $219K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • California RN license required
  • Minimum 2 years of recent relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of hospital operations and medical terminology
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
  • Adhere to privacy and safety regulations
  • Perform specific procedures and/or teaching duties as needed
  • Resolve standard problems with established solutions
  • Foster collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Work schedule of Monday to Friday
  • Full-time position with 40-hour week
  • Limited Term (Fixed Term) employment
  • No weekend requirements
Full Job Description
Organization:
SSC-Sutter Senior Care

Position Overview:

Coordinates all activities which involves the placement and movement of patients including admissions, transfers and discharges. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or teaching duties.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

RN-Registered Nurse of California.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of hospital operations, medical terminology and requirements for patient placement.

Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Build collaborates and relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:
None

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Pay Range is $75.30 to $105.42 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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