Registered Nurse - Hourly

US Foot & Ankle Specialists•Tumwater, WA

2d•$50 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients and families; and supervising assigned team members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current nursing license, in good standing with the state licensing board (MD)
Minimum of 1 year OR experience
Federal, State, and GHR- required credentials current and on file
Cognitive skills as related to the position
Proficient in Microsoft, Google, and EMR
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures
Respects culture and religious practices of patients
Punctual and dependent
The ability to uphold HIPAA compliance is mandatory.
Must exercise good judgment and discretion
Technologically savvy; proficient in Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Responsibilities

Perform “AT Risk Foot Care” assessments; identify vascular and neuro changes that need referrals to a higher level of care
Perform physical assessment, provide education on conservative vs. invasive intervention as they align with patient goals and develop a plan of action with the physician
Perform head to toe assessment during pre-op appointment, ensure post op medications are ordered
Documentation of Impression, plans and follow up, per physician dictation
Provide telephone triage and manage physician communications
Patient assessment prior to surgery
Monitor patients during the pre-op, operative, and post-op phases
Provide post op education to patients
Set up surgical suite and sterile field
Assist the surgeon in a sterile fashion throughout the procedure
Ensure all equipment is working properly, nitrogen and oxygen tanks are adequately filled, check that crash cart and medications are up to date.
Facilitate prompt patient turn over