Medical Surgical Job Shelton area,Washington USA,Nursing

Registered Nurse, MSP

This 0.0 FTE/Per Diem position is scheduled to work 12-HR variable shifts as needed and is UFCW represented.

Compensation:
Non-exempt, $48.41/HR - $94.02/HR. Placement within this range is based on years of applicable experience.

Mason Health also offers these benefits for per-diem employees:

Mental Health & Wellness Resources – Access to Talkspace and the Calm App.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Sick Leave

PNW Living:

Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest – Shelton offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle, with access to top outdoor recreation, local dining, and unique attractions. Located near Olympic National Park and Puget Sound, it's a gateway to adventure, surrounded by lush evergreen forests, crisp mountain air, and serene waters.

Job Summary

The Staff RN plans and provides comprehensive patient care to meet the psychosocial and physical needs of patients. Manages available nursing resources and collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide quality, cost effective patient-centered care.

Job

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Provides direct nursing care within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. Uses evidenced-based care standards throughout the nursing process. Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required, and good judgment.

Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients. Functions as a patient advocate. Provides individualized patient and family-focused care throughout the patient's stay and evaluates for effectiveness.

Accurately and effectively anticipates changes in patient care needs. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.

Participates in patient and family education as evidenced by teaching documentation with appropriate resources.

Initiates effective discharge and referral plans on admission utilizing appropriate hospital and community resources.

Delegates patient care activities to appropriate personnel and maintains accountability for those activities. Assists other nursing team members through the steps of the nursing process.

Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; documents according to established standards; communicates effectively.

Develops and maintains professional and clinical skills. Completes all annual competency and education requirements within established parameters and time frames. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services and other professional activities. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and performance standards.

Other duties as assigned.

Required

Education and Experience

One year of acute care nursing experience required.
* RN Residency agreement required if less than one year experience.

Bachelors Degree, preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

Current RN license in the state of Washington.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or within 180 days of hire.

Additional Unit-Specific Certification Requirements:

Medical, Surgical, Pediatrics:
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment and Response (PEARS) certification within 1 year of hire.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 180 days of hire.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates accountability for professional nursing practice, commitment to patient care and commitment to uphold the Patient Bill of Rights.

Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing.

Skilled in performing nursing assessment, knowledgeable of age specific growth and development needs.

Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience.

Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and display flexibility in a fast paced and…