RN, Surgery/OR, Surgical Services

Olympic Medical Center • Port Angeles, WA

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About The Position

The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients in the surgical unit, serving patients from pediatric through geriatric ages. The role promotes continuity of care by providing direct patient care and supervising care provided by Surgical Technicians and ancillary personnel. The RN also participates in patient and family teaching and maintains standards for professional nursing practice. The position requires knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to assess patient data, identify age-specific needs, and provide care in accordance with department and unit policies and procedures. Shifts vary according to patient and department needs, and the role includes on-call responsibilities.

This is a 100% FTE position with a variable work shift. The pay range is $41.68–$74.60. The position is covered by SEIU 1199-RN and LPN. Olympic Medical Center is located on Washington State’s North Olympic Peninsula. The posting describes the area’s outdoor recreational opportunities and proximity to Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Pacific Coast, Seattle, and Victoria, BC.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of recent surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for surgical-unit patients from pediatric through geriatric ages.
• Promote continuity of patient care by providing direct care and supervising care given by Surgical Technicians and ancillary personnel.
• Participate in patient and family teaching.
• Maintain standards for professional nursing practices.
• Assess patient data and identify care requirements related to age-specific needs, providing care in accordance with department and unit policies and procedures.
• Fulfill on-call responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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