Sutter Health·Castro Valley, California
Plans and coordinates professional nursing care for medical-surgical and telemetry patients. Supervises ancillary nursing personnel and collaborates with the healthcare team to maintain professional practice standards.
EDUCATION Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Required BSN Preferred EXPERIENCE Minimum two year current experience in Step Down. LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN Required Basic Life Support Certification - BLS Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS Required SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology. Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities. Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook). Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment. Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations. Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Job Shift: Nights Schedule: Part Time Shift Hours: 12 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend
Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 36 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $81.26 to $109.95 / 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.
Requires a nursing degree, RN state licensure, and certifications in BLS and ACLS. A minimum of two years of current experience in a Step Down unit is required, with a BSN preferred.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
