RN Acute Care Services - FT, Nights

Prosser Memorial Health; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosser Memorial Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shifts (FT, 72 hrs per pay period, 0.9 FTE) in Prosser, WA. Requires one year of adult medical/surgical experience with acute care background and preferred critical care exposure.

Valid WA RN license and current BLS; ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire; NRP preferred. Performs comprehensive assessments, plan of care, and patient education with strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Valid/unrestricted registered nurse license in Washington state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Evidence of at least 1 year of adult medical/surgical experience within the past 2 years.
• Current BLS (AHA).
• ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
• Critical care experience preferred.
• NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an individualized patient assessment and prioritizes data collection per policy timelines.
• Performs ongoing assessments and reprioritizes care as needed.
• Develops an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Performs treatments as ordered by physician in a timely manner.
• Provides patient and family education tailored to their needs.
• Documents assessments, responses to interventions, and progress.
• Initiates emergency resuscitation per protocol.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and respectful care of diverse patient populations.
• Communicates patient condition to staff each shift.
• Maintains competency in pediatric, medical, and postoperative care.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Nursing assessment

Computer skills

Education

RN license WA

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

FT, 72 hrs/pp, 0.9 FTE, nights; varies as scheduled.Two years acute care experience required, critical care experience preferred.

Job Summary:

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.

Critical Care experience preferred.

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:

$43.09-$79.71