Registered Nurse 05681

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTITLE:& Registered NurseSHIFT:& NightsSTART DATE:& TBDLOCATION:& Republic, WA
*$25,000 sign on bonus*& REQUIREMENTS:�& & & & & & & & & Graduate of an Accredited school of nursing�& & & & & & & & & Active WA state RN license�& & & & & & & & & BLS (AHA only)�& & & & & & & & & ACLS – within 6 months of hire�& & & & & & & & & TNCC within 6 months of hire�& & & & & & & & & NRP within 1 year of hire�& & & & & & & & & PALS within 6 months of hireDESCRIPTION:�& & & & & & & & & Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other staff as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care�& & & & & & & & & Completes orientation packet and checklist as assigned�& & & & & & & & & Cross trains to learn the use of any new equipment�& & & & & & & & & Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy�& & & & & & & & & This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population�& & & & & & & & & Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients.& & Accurately assigns triage categories�& & & & & & & & & Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.& & Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.& & Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.& & Documents pain assessments and re-assessment consistently in the electronic health record (EHR)�& & & & & & & & & Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret results�& & & & & & & & & Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately�& & & & & & & & & Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures�& & & & & & & & & Ability to interpret the results of waived tests; takes appropriate action on waived test results.�& & & & & & & & & Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition�& & & & & & & & & Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.�& & & & & & & & & Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues IV fluids with aseptic technique�& & & & & & & & & Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes�& & & & & & & & & Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors�& & & & & & & & & Follows Provider orders from the electronic medical record consistently.�& & & & & & & & & Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality�& & & & & & & & & Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.& & Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.& & Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers�& & & & & & & & & Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served.& & Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group�& & & & & & & & & Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of the plan of care�& & & & & & & & & Perform related duties as assigned by management�& & & & & & & & & Checks hospital email and Qliq account throughout the work day�& & & & & & & & & & & Completes all mandatory education within given timeframe�& & & & & & & & & Maintains regulatory requirements�& & & & & & & & & Reports to work on time and as scheduled�& & & & & & & & & Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly�& & & & & & & & & Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community�& & & & & & & & & Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled�& & & & & & & & & Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes�& & & & & & & & & Actively participates in the department’s quality improvement (QI) activities�& & & & & & & & & Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and the employee handbook�& & & & & & & & & Communicates the mission, vision and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department�& & & & & & & & & Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean�& & & & & & & & & All our employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and federal regulations, including not but limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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