RN 5S Med Surg

St. Joseph Medical Center•Tacoma, WA
•$48 - $90

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will deliver compassionate, high-quality care that supports patients’ well-being and recovery. You will provide individualized, comprehensive care by making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and implementing patient care plans. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. The role calls for strong assessment skills, critical thinking, a patient-first mindset, urgency, and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment. The RN follows department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards, and stays informed about relevant trends, developments, and regulatory requirements. The RN administers and documents medications as ordered and according to hospital policy; assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs; plans, provides, and evaluates nursing care; and helps prepare patients for discharge and coordinate post-discharge needs. The RN uses appropriate communication tools and demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence, provides care appropriate to the populations served, maintains professional competence and growth, completes mandatory requirements on time, and documents care and patient status in accordance with FHS standards. The RN also receives and ensures the appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution of physician orders.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Registered Nurse: WA.
  • Basic Life Support - CPR / AHA required.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
  • One year of related work experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

  • Follow department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards.
  • Stay informed about trends, developments, and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
  • Administer, oversee, and document ordered medications in accordance with hospital policy.
  • Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs and gather relevant care data.
  • Plan and provide holistic, comprehensive nursing care; implement appropriate interventions and evaluate outcomes.
  • Prepare patients for discharge and assist with coordinating post-discharge needs.
  • Use available communication tools and materials effectively, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and competence.
  • Provide care with knowledge and skills appropriate to the department’s defined patient populations.
  • Maintain competent professional practice, pursue professional growth opportunities, and meet deadlines for mandatory requirements.
  • Document care and patient status in accordance with FHS standards, including changes in condition, responses to interventions, and reassessments.
  • Receive physician orders and ensure their appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution.
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