RN,Outpatient Procedure Unit - PRN Job Elma Washington USA,Nursing

Location: Elma

Job Summary

The RN is a professional caregiver who provides skilled, compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical conditions. The RN must be able to assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care to a diverse group of patients using sound critical thinking and decisive judgement in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and protocols. Must have specific and basic knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques involved in nursing practice and the care of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and the acutely ill patient.

Accepts responsibility for maintaining and improving professional skills essential to the area of clinical practice. Supports the mission and values of Summit Pacific Medical Center (SPMC). Functions in compliance with the Washington State Nurse Practice Act.

Compensation

Pay Range (depending on experience): $41.50 - $78.57 per hour.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Administers medication and treatments in accordance with education, experience, and with approved nursing techniques.

Provides physicians and other members of the health care team with accurate and timely information to promote continuity and excellence of care. Utilizes nursing process in the assessment, care, and documentation of care of patients. Prepares equipment and supplies and assists providers with treatment and examination of patients. Carries out physicians' orders accurately and in a timely manner.

Accurately and appropriately documents assessments, patient care, procedures and treatments including, but not limited to, medications, vital signs, intake and output. When on ACU, develops and documents a patient-specific care plan for each inpatient within 24 hours of admission. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through appropriate charging of supplies and pharmacy items.

Provides direct patient care according to established standards of care. Primary responsibility to the OPU caring for patients before, during and after endoscopic procedures. Recognizes legal implications of patient care by obtaining appropriate consents. Is familiar with the Nurse Practice Act and practices within that framework at all times.

Fosters a culture of teamwork by participating in orientation of new personnel, nursing staff meetings and in-service trainings.

Participates and completes special projects, floats to other SPMC departments as needed and other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Function Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Required

Education and Experience

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
Bachelor’s degree, preferred
At least one year of RN experience in an acute care setting, preferred
Endoscopic procedure experience, preferred
One or more years of recent telemetry or cardiac RN experience, preferred

Required Licenses, Certifications and/ or Registrations

Current and unrestricted Washington State Nursing license
Current BLS certification
ACLS, required

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Working knowledge of nursing procedures and functions
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
Respects patient’s right to privacy, protects confidential information following HIPAA standards and maintains accountability for patient safety
Knowledge of the organization, functions and activities of the nursing unit; ability to organize and prioritize assigned work in coordination with other activities on the unit
Effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English; ability to communicate and document information accurately and legibly; ability to follow oral and written instructions
Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products; ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment

Physical Requirements

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RN, Outpatient Procedure Unit - PRN