Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Services, Full-Time, Day Shift $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Island Health•Anacortes, WA

13h•$38 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Island Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Services Registered Nurse for our Day Shift at our hospital in Anacortes, WA. This is a 1.0 FTE / 40 Hours a week position with 10-hour shifts from 0700-1730. The role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. We invite you to explore a wide range of careers at Island Health with exceptional benefits.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Washington State Registered Nurse License
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
Previous inter-operative experience required.

Nice To Haves

Preferably 2 years or more inter-operative experience, although any surgical experience will be taken into consideration.
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) Certification preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process as a basis of care. Acknowledges, coordinates and implements diagnostic and therapeutic orders of each patient.
Accountable for administration of, observation, charting and reporting effects of drugs, intravenous procedure, other therapeutic and diagnostic measures in a safe and accurate manner.
Responsible for appraising cleanliness of room and operational efficiency of equipment, reporting and solving any problems prior to the patient's admission.
Identifies patient by name, checks name band and chart. Checks chart for completeness of operative consent forms and reports from ordered diagnostic studies.
Informs surgeon and anesthesiologist of any pertinent observations regarding symptoms or reactions.
Performs pre-op physical assessment according to protocol. Checks chart for completion of consent, history and physical, and reports of ordered diagnostic studies.
Takes nursing history in reference to reason for hospitalization, allergies, physical limitations/special considerations influencing positioning and care during surgery.
Communicates with appropriate O.R. nurses and anesthesiologist regarding information gathered from patient interviews.
Operating Room Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.
This role requires staff to be available for On-Call assignments/periods. The on-call period can vary and will be based on departmental needs and staffing.
Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Conducts pre- and post-operative education
Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team
Takes and monitors patients’ vital signs
Ensures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed
Provides basic, bedside care
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Preps operating room for patient/procedure
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting