RN, ICU/Telemetry

Olympic Medical Center•Port Angeles, WA

3d•$40 - $72

About The Position

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination! JOB DESCRIPTION: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of Intensive Care Unit/Telemetry patients. Promotes continuity of care for patients on the unit, providing direct patient care as well as supervising the care given by Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Aides and other support staff. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements concerning his or her age-specific needs. Participates in patient and family teaching. Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Demonstrates the values contained in the OMC and Nursing Department mission and philosophy statements. Supports and promotes a positive image of professional nursing and OMC. Has contact with patients under a variety of circumstances. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.

Requirements

Graduate from accredited school of nursing.
Washington State RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Nice To Haves

Two years in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of Intensive Care Unit/Telemetry patients.
Promotes continuity of care for patients on the unit, providing direct patient care as well as supervising the care given by Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Aides and other support staff.
Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements concerning his or her age-specific needs.
Participates in patient and family teaching.
Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
Demonstrates the values contained in the OMC and Nursing Department mission and philosophy statements.
Supports and promotes a positive image of professional nursing and OMC.
Has contact with patients under a variety of circumstances.
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.