RN Break Relief

St. Clare Hospital • Lakewood, WA

5d • $48 - $90

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will deliver compassionate, high-quality, individualized care that supports patients’ well-being and recovery. The role involves conducting critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, implementing and evaluating patient care plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Success requires strong assessment and critical-thinking skills, a patient-first mindset, urgency, and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment.

The RN provides holistic, comprehensive nursing care within the scope of practice; assesses physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs; plans and coordinates care, including discharge needs; administers and documents medications as ordered; and documents care and patient status using the nursing process. The RN also ensures physician orders are appropriate, accurate, timely, and carried out, follows hospital and department policies and regulatory standards, communicates effectively with diverse patient populations, and pursues professional growth and accountability for mandatory requirements.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, upon hire.
• Registered Nurse license in Washington, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support CPR certification, upon hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Follow department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards, and stay current on relevant trends and requirements.
• Administer, oversee, and document medications as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy, including topical, oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs; gather relevant care data; plan and provide nursing care; implement interventions; and evaluate outcomes.
• Prepare patients for discharge and assist in 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.
• Practice competently, pursue professional growth, and meet deadlines for mandatory requirements.
• Document care and patient status using the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care, including changes in condition, responses to interventions, and reassessments.
• Receive physician orders and ensure their appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed