Emergency Department RN — Night Shift Leader

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, WA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on the night shift. The staff RN is responsible for safe, high-quality patient care and uses the nursing process as the clinical basis.

Responsibilities include leading and mentoring on the unit, making staffing decisions based on acuity, and ensuring compliance with standards and patient safety measures. BSN preferred and WA RN licensure required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington.
• Successful completion of a graduate nurse residency program orientation or six months' experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Unit specific prerequisites see addendum.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, guides, directs, and facilitates workflow on the unit. Recognizes when it is necessary for the charge nurse to assume a patient assignment and assumes that role.
• Make staff assignments that reflect patient acuity, continuity of patient care, staff competency and the necessity of admit, transfer and discharge activity inherent on all clinical units.
• Mentors staff, float, and agency personnel regarding unit/department/hospital policies, procedures/standards and annual goals and objectives.
• Integrates new staff and agency staff into the culture of the unit.
• Functions as a leader and role model for clinical staff.
• Acts as clinical resource to unit staff. Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment and can teach others to use equipment safely.
• Monitors and evaluates nursing care given to each patient, by direct observation, consultation, and patient rounds.
• Assesses unit/environmental safety during patient rounds and reports/corrects deficiencies.
• Maintains awareness of Joint Commission standards, state codes, and practice acts. Routinely monitors documentation, compliance with standards, and facilitates rapid turn-around cycles.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Responds to patient and family concerns/complaints.
• Reports significant events (patient/staff/physician/visitor) to administrative supervisors/manager and activates the chain of command per policy.

Skills

BSN preferred

WA RN licensure

Graduate nurse residency

BLS certification

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Nurse Practice Act

Patient care

Electronic documentation

Education

BSN preferred

Registered Nurse license WA

BLS certification

Tools

N/A

Job description

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, WA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on the night shift. The staff RN is responsible for safe, high-quality patient care and uses the nursing process as the clinical basis.

Responsibilities include leading and mentoring on the unit, making staffing decisions based on acuity, and ensuring compliance with standards and patient safety measures. BSN preferred and WA RN licensure required.