Registered Nurse - Port Townsend, United States - Jefferson Healthcare

Description

Registered NurseSurgical Services - Short Stay RNAnnouncement #256966Jefferson Healthcare ) is looking for an dedicated and compassionate full-time day shift Registered Nurse to join our growing Surgical Services

• Short Stay team.

Who are you?Registered Nurse who is committed to providing the best care to patients Highly adaptableExperiencedCan add to the positivity we have every day for our jobGood communication skillsTeam playerPosition DescriptionThe RN is responsible for providing nursing care adapted to the individual patient needs based on the nursing process which includes:
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. He or she promotes continuity of care to ensure that patient needs and expected outcomes are met. The RN must be capable of functioning as a member of the team and perform duties as necessary. This includes delegating and supervising support nursing staff that participates in the provision of care.

RequiredCurrent Washington State RN license requiredCurrent AHA BLS/CPR (for Healthcare Providers) required(ACLS required within 90 days of employment)PreferredCNOR preferredBachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Specialty areas may require additional experience, certifications, and licenses Two (2) years of circulating experience preferredTwo (2) years of PACU/Med Surg/ICU/ED experience preferredEndoscopy experience preferredMajor Responsibilities Collects data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.

Completes nursing history and physical assessment upon admissionReassesses the patient during shift as patient's condition requires.

Assesses subtle changes in patient status, anticipates problems before they occur, and implements appropriate measures Manages comprehensive nursing care for patients whose needs range from uncomplicated to complex and can be rapidly changing.

Specialty areas may require additional experience.

Organizes and prioritizes nursing care activities considering the needs of the patients and other staff membersCollaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to improve care delivered to assigned patientsOperates unit specific equipment and procedures as outlined in defined competenciesInitiates, plans and participates in patient and family teaching, and provides professional nursing care within the legal scope of practice and standards developed by the profession, Nurse Practice Act and regulatory agenciesIdentifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation.

Utilizes the physicians' history and physical progress notes and notes from other specialties:
Pharmacy, Respiratory Care, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, etc., to plan care.
Implements the identified plan of care. Ensures that the plan of care is coordinated to achieve the desired outcomes. Teaches the patient about his or her illness and promotes health. Consults other nursing experts or the patient's physician as needed. Makes age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs. Evaluates progress toward attainment of patient clinical outcomes and adjusts the plan accordingly.

Initiates a discharge assessment on admission and works as needed with Case Management to develop a discharge plan for assigned patients.

Assists case manager with implementation of plan.
Demonstrates a caring, compassionate approach to patient/family, functioning as a patient/family advocateParticipates in case conferences, rounds, etc.

to communicate the plan of care, interventions utilized and the outcomes achievedEvaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines relevant statutes, rules and regulations.

Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and contributes to the professional/learning environment of the unit.

Maintains required competenciesSchedule0.5 FTE; 20 hours/week; Variable shiftApplication InstructionsTo apply for this position and future positions, please visit our careers website at Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

• Candidates who accept a written offer of employment must pass a background check and may be required to undergo 11-panel testing for commonly abused controlled substances, including marijuana, in accordance with our policy.