Registered Nurse New

The Registered Nurse will assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Serves as a bedside care coordinator of the team providing patient care. As a caregiver this RN is responsible and accountable for a group of patients for a designated time frame.

Shifts Available:

• Nights: 7pm- 7am 3x12's (flexible on days of the week)

or

• Days: 7am-7pm 3x12's (flexible on days of the week)

Responsibilities:

• Works in coordination with CNAs, LPNs, and Unit Clerks.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Maintains safe keeping of narcotics according to hospital policy.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Develops, discusses and communicates appropriate problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each department and the patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Follows the hospital infection control policies.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees that promotes a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the departments/unit ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Identifies and/or assumes activities relative to the developmental needs of the unit and the nursing department.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the unit and hospital.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Health teaching regarding nutrition, exercise, preventative measures and tests, side effects of medications, normal vs. abnormal, etc.
• Administration of medication via injection, blood draws, preparation of urine specimens, complete lab requisitions, review lab reports daily, inform physician of abnormal or unusual results.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience as an RN
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a hospital setting (med/tele, med/surg, ER, etc…)
• ASN or BSN
• WA RN license

Preferred:

• ACLS certification