RN Break Relief Med Surg

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

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver compassionate, high-quality care that supports patients’ well-being and recovery. The role involves providing individualized, comprehensive care through critical assessments, skilled procedures, and implementation of patient care plans. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment focused on patient outcomes. The RN provides holistic nursing care within the scope of practice, assesses physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs, and plans and evaluates care based on ongoing assessments. The position also includes administering and documenting medications, preparing patients for discharge, and helping coordinate post-discharge needs. The RN follows department and hospital policies, safety and regulatory standards, documents care using the nursing process, and ensures physician orders are appropriate, accurate, timely, and carried out.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Registered Nurse licensure in Washington (WA).
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

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 current on relevant trends and requirements.
  • Administer, oversee, and document medications as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy.
  • Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs; gather data relevant to care.
  • Plan and provide holistic, comprehensive nursing care within the scope of practice; implement interventions and evaluate outcomes.
  • Prepare patients for discharge and assist with coordinating post-discharge needs.
  • Use available communication tools and materials effectively and account for cultural influences on communication, collaboration, and care.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient populations served by the department.
  • Maintain competent professional practice, pursue professional growth, 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 and ensure the appropriateness, accuracy, and timeliness of physician orders and their execution.
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