RN Break Relief Med Surg

CommonSpirit Health•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will deliver compassionate, high-quality, individualized care that supports patients’ well-being and recovery. You will assess patients, perform skilled procedures, implement and evaluate care plans, administer and document medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The role requires sound assessment and critical-thinking skills, a patient-first mindset, urgency, and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment. The RN follows department and hospital policies, including safety, risk-management, and regulatory standards, and keeps current with relevant trends and requirements. The position includes assessing physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral, developmental, and spiritual needs; gathering information relevant to care; planning and providing holistic nursing care within the scope of practice; and documenting care and patient status according to facility standards. The RN also receives and verifies physician orders, prepares patients for discharge, and assists in coordinating post-discharge needs. Cultural sensitivity, communication, knowledge of the patient populations served, accountability for mandatory requirements, and ongoing professional growth are expected.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN).
Washington Basic Life Support (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
One year of related work experience in an acute care setting.
Washington Basic Life Support (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

Follow department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk-management, and regulatory standards.
Keep abreast of relevant trends, developments, and regulatory 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 patient care.
Plan care based on needs identified during initial and ongoing assessments.
Provide holistic, comprehensive, professional nursing care within the scope of practice.
Implement appropriate patient 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 department’s defined patient populations.
Engage in professional practice and opportunities for professional growth.
Meet deadlines for mandatory requirements.
Document care delivered and patient status using the nursing process in accordance with facility standards.
Receive and ensure the appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution of physician orders.