Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse - 8212

US:

WA:

Mount Vernon | Nursing | Full Time 0.6 FTE or More

Department:
Emergency Medicine SVH Exempt:
No

Schedule:

NIGHTS - VARIABLE Position Type:
Full Time 0.6 FTE or More FTE: 0.750000 Base Wage $42.06 to $76.69

Location:

Skagit Valley Hospital

The Staff Registered Nurse is responsible to the Department Director or Manager and is to be clinically competent; delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Cares for patients of all ages.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses the patient; collects and documents the patient's current health status and medical history.
• Completes and/or reviews Admission Data Record as defined by policy.
• Makes accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status and responds appropriately.
• Plans/Implements; sets priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient's needs and formulates a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards.
• Evaluates; performs ongoing assessment and revises plan of care based on new data and patient's condition.
• Documents accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status to ensure patient safety and charge capture.
• Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs, the nursing assessments, and recommendations on a daily basis, and as needed.
• Collaborates with other nurses and health team members to ensure the patient's well-being.
• Teaches patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and shares written and visual informational material.
• Performs direct patient care, utilizing established policies, procedures and standards.
• Administers medications and IV's according to policy and procedure.
• Observes and documents patient's response to pertinent medications.
• After a minimum of six (6) months and after specific training in the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) triage protocols, the Emergency Department RN will accept the assignment of the triage nurse. This will be under the direction of the Charge RN on a daily basis. The RN is not expected to accept another direct patient care assignment when assigned to triage.
• Performs indirect patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
• Provides a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Performs accurate and timely documentation according to SRH guidelines.
• Accurately transcribes physician orders according to policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff according to policies and procedures.
• Ensures that supplies and equipment necessary for patient care are stored in an organized and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of equipment according to specific product information.
• Follows appropriate procedures for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Adheres to Administrative SRH/Nursing Service policies. Does not incur excessive overtime.
• Complies with specific SRH policies and procedures concerning safety.

PATIENT SATISFACTION
- Assists patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicates with them in a courteous and respectful manner. Answers and refers telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated. Identifies him/her in a pleasant and positive manner. Takes responsibility for helping the caller and/or visitor.

TEAMWORK
- Assists in the orientation/training of new Team Members. Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members. Assists other Team Members in the performance of their assignments. Seeks out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked. Considers the impact of his/her actions on Team Members throughout SRH. Recognizes the need for variations in staffing and volunteers to fill open shifts, whenever possible.

Takes direction and initiates actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care. Demonstrates flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within SRH.

PROBLEM SOLVING
- Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns. Investigates and follows through on unusual orders or requests for service or information. Follows proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow-up and/or prevention can occur. Records/reports the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and removes any faulty equipment from service. Contributes to the achievement of…