Registered Nurse, (RN) ICU, Day Shift

Island Health Careers•Anacortes, WA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Island Health is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse for a 0.9 FTE day-shift position at its hospital in Anacortes, Washington. The position provides nursing care using the five-step nursing process and requires coordination of patient diagnostic and therapeutic orders, safe medication and treatment administration, accurate documentation, and appropriate response to emergencies. The nurse supports patient safety, patient and family education, clinical pathways, and the development of other staff. The role requires current Washington State nursing licensure and BLS certification. Graduation from an accredited nursing school is required; at least one year of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting is preferred. The position is performed indoors in a healthcare environment and involves regular standing, movement, patient handling and lifting, and operation of medical and office equipment. The listed salary range is $37.64–$71.35. Additional differentials and premiums may apply: $4.75 night, $3.25 evening, $4.00 weekend, $1.00 per hour for a BSN or higher, and $1.00 per hour for certification.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Washington State nursing licensure.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the five-step nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide patient care.
Acknowledge, coordinate, and implement patients’ diagnostic and therapeutic orders.
Know and follow the State Nurse Practice Act, current hospital policies and procedures, and standards of care.
Administer, observe, chart, and report the effects of medications, intravenous procedures, and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures safely and accurately.
Recognize emergent situations and respond calmly and professionally.
Operate necessary equipment and demonstrate knowledge of relevant technical skills.
Serve as a resource for patient care, the specialty area, and the development of other staff.
Establish treatment priorities based on medical and nursing diagnoses.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span and identify age-specific patient and employee needs.
Understand and support clinical pathways.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing standards.
Document relevant information accurately and legibly using approved charting methods.
Respect patient privacy and confidentiality and advocate for patients as needed.
Respond constructively and sensitively to patients, families, visitors, peers, and other hospital personnel.
Keep the supervisor informed about patient status and progress to support assignments and staffing.
Assess patient and significant-other knowledge, participate in setting goals, develop teaching plans, evaluate outcomes, and document appropriate nursing-process components.
Support hospital and nursing department policies and programs, and recommend changes when appropriate.
Assess staffing needs, request additional help when needed, and forgo additional staffing when it is not needed.
Accept constructive criticism and take action to improve; participate in performance evaluation through self-evaluation.
Promote excellence and safety in patient care, address or correct peer errors when necessary, and participate in peer review.
Attend workshops, in-services, and staff meetings, and participate in unit standards development.
Promote patient safety by reviewing sentinel event alerts, implementing safety goals, reporting errors and near-misses, and taking appropriate action.