RN Break Relief Med Surg
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will deliver compassionate, high-quality care to support patients’ well-being and recovery. You will provide individualized, comprehensive nursing care by making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and implementing patient care plans. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. The role includes assessing patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral or emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs; gathering relevant information; planning and providing care; implementing interventions; and evaluating outcomes. You will administer and document medications as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy, prepare patients for discharge, and help coordinate post-discharge needs. You will document care and patient status in accordance with nursing standards, and receive and ensure the appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution of physician orders. You will follow department and hospital policies, safety and risk-management practices, and regulatory standards; remain informed about relevant developments; demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence; and pursue professional growth while meeting mandatory requirements.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Registered Nurse licensure in Washington (WA).
- Basic Life Support (CPR/AHA) certification from the American Heart Association.
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.
- Administer, oversee, and document medications as ordered by healthcare practitioners and in accordance with hospital policy.
- Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral or emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs, and gather data relevant to care.
- Plan and provide 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 and account for how patient cultures may affect communication, collaboration, and care.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient populations served by the department.
- Practice competently, pursue professional growth, and meet deadlines for mandatory requirements.
- Document care and patient status using the nursing process and applicable standards of care.
- Receive physician orders and ensure their appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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