RN Break Relief Med Surg
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse (RN), provide compassionate, high-quality, individualized nursing care that supports patients’ well-being and recovery. Make critical assessments, perform skilled procedures, implement patient care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal outcomes. The position serves patients in a fast-paced environment and requires sound assessment skills, critical thinking, and a patient-first approach. Follow department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards, and stay current on trends and regulatory requirements relevant to the role. Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs; gather care-related data; plan and provide holistic nursing care; implement interventions; and evaluate outcomes. Administer and document medications as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy. Document care and patient status using the nursing process and applicable standards. Receive and ensure the appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution of physician orders. Prepare patients for discharge and help coordinate post-discharge needs. Use available communication tools appropriately and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence. Maintain knowledge and skills for the patient populations served, demonstrate professional practice, pursue professional growth, and meet deadlines for mandatory requirements.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
- Washington Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Preferred: One year of related work experience in an acute care setting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- One year of related work experience in an acute care setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards.
- Keep current on trends, developments, and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
- Administer and document medications as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy.
- Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs, and gather relevant patient-care data.
- Plan and provide holistic, comprehensive nursing care based on initial and ongoing assessments.
- Implement patient 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.
- Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate skills for the department’s patient populations.
- Demonstrate competent professional practice and engage in professional growth opportunities.
- Meet stated deadlines for mandatory requirements.
- Document care delivered and patient status using the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care.
- Receive physician orders and ensure their appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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