Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license allowing practice in Kansas is also accepted.
• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to patient and significant-other rights.
• Demonstrated awareness and application of institutional safety requirements.
• Awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental functioning, and ability to manage situations to minimize risk to patients and the institution.
• Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, nonverbally, and in writing.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration, and apply mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent data and information about the patient, situation, or setting.
• Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential problems and issues.
• Identify expected outcomes and develop individualized, collaborative plans to achieve them.
• Implement the plan of care by coordinating care and using strategies that promote health and wellness.
• Evaluate progress toward goals and expected outcomes.
• Deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, including caring relationships, uninterrupted moments with patients, and unconditional acceptance and respect.
• Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages exchange of ideas, supports professional relationships, and integrates ethics into practice.
• Demonstrate advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs.
• Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentor nurses new to their roles and support students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry.
• Participate in and lead nursing practice in the evolution of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
• Use appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain safe, effective, evidence-based, and financially responsible nursing services.
• Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements, and perform other duties as assigned.