Float Pool RN

Olympic Medical Center•Port Angeles, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing and ensuring quality nursing care to the patients of Imaging Services. The staff nurse uses the nursing process to 1) identify needs, 2) plan and implement appropriate interventions and 3) document and evaluate patient care outcomes. As a member of the PICC team, this is a professional level position requiring the ability to work independently within the parameters of applicable policies, procedures and practice standards. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to meet service expectations and effectively communicate with other members of the PICC team, Diagnostic Imaging (DI) staff and leadership, hospital nursing staff, nursing administration, physician staff, patients and family members. Internal contacts include patient care staff and management. External contacts include patients, families, physicians, and outside facilities.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing required.
Two years hospital nursing experience.
Documented expertise with IV therapy responsibilities (including central venous device management, tunneled and embedded ports) during previous two years required.
Current Washington Registered Nurse license.
CPR certification.
ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Radiology experience preferred.
IV team experience preferred.
PICC team experience preferred.
Pediatrics experience preferred.
Critical care experience preferred.
Emergency experience preferred.
Documented expertise with PICC line placement preferred.
Experience with pediatric and adult straight catheter procedures (for UA lab testing and radiology urinary system procedures).
Board certified radiology nurse (CRN) strongly encouraged.
Professional membership American Radiology Nurse Association (ARNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and ensure quality nursing care to patients of Imaging Services.
Utilize the nursing process to identify needs, plan and implement interventions, and document/evaluate patient care outcomes.
Work independently within the parameters of applicable policies, procedures, and practice standards as a member of the PICC team.
Effectively communicate with PICC team members, Diagnostic Imaging (DI) staff and leadership, hospital nursing staff, nursing administration, physician staff, patients, and family members.