RN, Surgery/OR, Surgical Services

Olympic Medical Center•Port Angeles, WA

19d•$39 - $69

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 patients in the surgical unit which spans all population ages from pediatric to geriatric. Promotes continuity of care for patients providing direct care as well as supervising care given by the Surgical Technicians and ancillary personnel. Participates in patient and family teaching. Maintains standards for professional nursing practices. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span, possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the department/unit’s policy and procedures. Shifts vary according to the needs of the patients and department. Has on call responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
Current Washington State RN license.
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Nice To Haves

Minimum one-year recent surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients in the surgical unit which spans all population ages from pediatric to geriatric.
Promotes continuity of care for patients providing direct care as well as supervising care given by the Surgical Technicians and ancillary personnel.
Participates in patient and family teaching.
Maintains standards for professional nursing practices.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span, possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the department/unit’s policy and procedures.
Has on call responsibilities.