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Location: Central Valley, CA
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Title: RN-Regional Float-600 Coffee Road-Per Diem*Location: California-Central Valley-ModestoOther Locations:Provide nursing care for patients and their families. Assists the physician or other medical provider in implementing the medical care plan. This position may be responsible for floating to all areas of the Foundation that require the Registered Nurses'' licensure and skill set. This may include Oncology, Endoscopy, Same Day Clinics, Pediatrics, Urology, or Radiology, Telephone Triage in San Joaquin County.Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (SGMF)is a non-profit, multi-specialty health care organization affiliated with Sutter Health. Based in Modesto, SGMF provides quality medical care, health education and research activities in a five-county area. SGMF''s medical staff includes family practitioners, internists and pediatricians, as well as a range of specialist physicians. Services include imaging, nuclear medicine, a health library, health education programs, occupational medicine, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, infertility counseling, and weight management.Satisfactory completion of an approved course in nursing leading to an Associate Degree, diploma or baccalaureate degree in nursing. Current California Registered Nurse licensure. Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification. Patient care and IV skills such as would be gained through a minimum of one year experience in an acute hospital or ambulatory health care environment. Experience using ACLS skills is preferred. A knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. Knowledge of scope of practice for a Registered Nurse. Knowledge and understanding of medication administration. Knowledge of computers and their applications. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence in providing direct care, patient and family education, leadership and role modeling. Ability to read, write and verbally communicate effectively in English. Phone triage skills. Dosage calculation skills as proven by successful completion of the medication test. Patient assessment and monitoring skills are essential for this position. Basic nursing skills such as taking vital signs, chart documentation, preparing patients for exams, etc. Computer skills and basic office equipment operation skills are required. The ability to accept, implement and evaluate change. The ability to prioritize workflow and manage multiple priorities with demands on time, remaining calm. The ability to be organized in work habits. Excellent customer service skills are required for this position.Must be willing to travel to other care centers.

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