RN Inpatient Care Medical Surgical

WhidbeyHealth•Coupeville, WA

About The Position

The registered nurse provides clinical services in a medical-surgical inpatient setting, caring for patients and assisting physicians with treatment. The RN monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patient condition; maintains accurate patient reports and medical histories; administers medications and treatments; and observes for reactions or side effects. The RN may perform diagnostic tests, supervise less-skilled licensed or certified nurses, and prepare patients for examinations and treatment. The RN also educates patients and their families or caregivers about health conditions, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. The role includes reviewing provider orders, assessing patients with their families or caregivers, and addressing inaccurate or incomplete orders. The RN develops and updates a plan of care based on assessment findings, provider orders, treatment goals, and diagnosis; provides treatment and education; administers medications in accordance with hospital and department policies; assesses quality of care and patient progress; reports abnormalities, concerns, and injuries to providers; and documents care and specialty patient-care data according to department policy.

Requirements

ASN diploma or degree required.
Active Washington State RN licensure.
BLS required.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
At least one year of experience as an RN working in the specialty area preferred.
Certification for the specified department preferred.

Responsibilities

Review provider orders and complete patient assessments with the patient and family or caregiver; take appropriate action for inaccurate or incomplete orders.
Develop a plan of care consistent with the assessment, provider orders, treatment goals, and provider diagnosis.
Complete the treatment process with the patient, including education for the patient and/or family or caregiver.
Administer medications as ordered by the provider and in accordance with hospital and department policies.
On units using BMV, meet the expectation of 95% medication scanning and 100% patient scanning.
Assess quality of care and patient progress, and modify the plan of care as needed.
Report abnormalities, patient or family/caregiver concerns, and injuries to the provider.
Document care provided and other specialty patient-care data according to department policy.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient condition; maintain accurate patient reports and medical histories; observe for medication reactions or side effects.
Educate patients and their families or caregivers about health conditions, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Perform diagnostic tests, supervise less-skilled licensed or certified nurses, and prepare patients for examination and treatment as applicable.

Benefits

Medical coverage: HDHP with HSA or PPO.
Prescription drug coverage.
Dental options: PPO or managed-care plan.
Vision benefits through VSP.
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Employer-paid long-term disability coverage.
Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees enrolled in an HDHP.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent and healthcare options.
Employee and Provider Assistance Programs offering free, confidential support.
Voluntary employee-paid additional life and AD&D coverage.
Voluntary employee-paid additional long-term disability coverage.