RN Acute Care Services - Per diem/on call

Overview

Per diem/on call, varies as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures or protocols.
• Conducts ongoing assessments patient’s condition and/or the client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly.
• Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family.
• Provides individualized patient/family education customized to patient and his/her family.
• Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
• Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to standard resuscitation protocols.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
• Maintains current competency in pediatric, medical, and care of the post-operative patient.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Valid/unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in State of Washington.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Evidence of minimum one year of adult medical/surgical experience within past 2 years.
• Current BLS (AHA).
• ACLS, PALS within 6 months of hire.
• NRP Preferred.
• Ability to provide clinical reasoning; decision-making and critical thinking.
• Ability to promote compassion and therapeutic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills at the staff, patient and family levels.
• Ability to maintain quality-working relationship with peers.
• Strong computer skills.
• Licensure & Certifications Requirements
• BLS, ACLS, PALS

Pay Range

Pay Range: $41.63-$77.01