Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit in Clarkston, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Clarkston, WA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified PCU RN in Clarkston, Washington, 99403.

Identifies patient's/significant others needs for patient education and provides education utilizing appropriate education modalities. Identifies and provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e., side rails, restraints, safe use of equipment, etc.) follows restraint policy correctly, evaluates and documents appropriately. Demonstrates knowledge of safe operation of all equipment in the PCU/Telemetry/Med Surg areas. Is aware of troubleshooting techniques and follows procedures for repair of essential equipment and able to access equipment manuals as needed.

Implements infection control and isolation procedures using proper procedures and documentation. Utilizes standard precautions at all times. Maintains complete, accurate, concise documentation of patient status, nursing interventions and patient responses during assigned shift. Documents charge accurately. Ensures accuracy and completes physicians orders in a timely manner. Completes 24 hour check of orders (if within duties of assigned shift). Gives change of shift report to oncoming employees in a complete and accurate manner.

Communicates with other department completely and accurately. Reports critical lab values to the physician in a timely manner according to policy. Maintains and restocks emergency carts, room and general supplies. Other duties as assigned.

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