Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Education as required for RN licensure.
• Current Oregon RN license.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, particularly electronic medical records systems and MS Office.
• Ability to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

• BSN.
• Department-specific acute care certification, such as CNRN, ONC, RNC, OCN, or CRRN.
• Department-specific acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable Oregon laws and regulations.
• Assess patient conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; establish outcomes, implement appropriate nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate progress.
• Calculate medication dosages and administer medications accurately in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Document patient care in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support departmental and operating-unit goals by participating in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Participate in activities that promote the professional growth and development of self and others.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
• Identify work-related problems, develop possible solutions, and implement solutions within scope of practice as appropriate.
• Support the organization's vision, mission, and values.
• Support Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) continuous-improvement principles and champion change.
• Help create a healing environment that supports the care environment and the wholeness of patients and caregivers.
• Build intentional relationships and demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
• Provide a therapeutic presence by responding compassionately to patient needs, introducing oneself and explaining one's role, asking patients their preferred name, discussing care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
• Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conduct activities professionally and confidentially, comply with applicable requirements, act ethically, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care that promotes goodwill.
• Perform standby callback as assigned; callback requirements vary by department.
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.