RN, MPU/ Endoscopy, KWMC (on call, day)

Health eCareers; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will utilize your clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients. You will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care and participate in essential quality assurance activities. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to a team-focused setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine months of RN experience with critical care background.
• Registered Nurse License in Oregon required.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-system assessments and develop nursing care plans.
• Initiate and document care based on protocols and physician's plans.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Assessment Skills

Patient Care Planning

Emergency Response

Computer Keyboarding

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses' care activities with other health care disciplines.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assessment: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs, and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patients throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
2. Planning: Develops an individual nursing plan of care that is sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patients' condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Establishes priorities for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
3. Implementation: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Bases nursing care on protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out the physician's plan of care. Accurately documents in the EMR. Documents care according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs. Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
4. Evaluation: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients' response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

1. Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
2. Two (2) years critical care experience within the last ten (10) years.

Education

1. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

License, Certification, Registration

1. Registered Nurse License (Oregon).
2. Basic Life Support.
3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Additional Requirements:

1. Computer keyboarding skills.
2. Procedural Sedation competency required upon hire/transfer or within 30 days of hire.
3. PACU Level 1 competencies within 3 months of hire/transfer.
4. Ability to participate in call rotation as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous health care experience.
2. Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
3. One (1) year inpatient or ASC Endoscopy experience within the last four (4) years.
4. Current ICU, PACU, or ED experience.
5. Experience assisting with GI procedures.