RN, Outpatient Procedure Unit - PRN

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• Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.
• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org [http://www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org]

Pay Range (depending on experience)

$41.50 - $78.57

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• Job Summary The RN is a professional caregiver who provides skilled, compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical conditions.
• The RN must be able to assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care to a diverse group of patients using sound critical thinking and decisive judgement in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Must have specific and basic knowledge in the principle, methods and techniques involved in nursing practice and the care of the patient undergoing endoscopic procedures and the acutely ill patient.
• Accepts responsibility for maintaining and improving professional skills essential to the area of clinical practice.
• Supports the mission and values of Summit Pacific Medical Center (SPMC).
• Functions in compliance with the Washington State Nurse Practice Act.

• Job Duties and Responsibilities
• 1. Administers medication and treatments in accordance with education, experience, and with approved nursing techniques. 2. Provides physicians and other members of the health care team with accurate and timely information to promote continuity and excellence of care. Utilizes nursing process in the assessment, care, and documentation of care of patients. Prepares equipment and supplies and assists providers with treatment and examination of patients. Carries out physicians orders accurately and in a timely manner 3. Accurately and appropriately documents assessments, patient care, procedures and treatments including, but not limited to, medications, vital signs, intake and output. When on ACU, develops and documents a patient specific care plan for each inpatient within 24 hours of admission. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through appropriate charging of supplies and pharmacy items. 4. Provides direct patient care according to established standards of care. Primary responsibility to the OPU caring for patients before, during and after endoscopic procedures. Recognizes legal implications of patient care by obtaining appropriate consents. Is familiar with the Nurse Practice Act and practices within that framework at all times. 5. Fosters a culture of teamwork by participating in orientation of new personnel, nursing staff meetings and in-service trainings. 6. Participates and completes special projects, floats to other SPMC departments as needed and other duties as assigned. *Essential Job Function

Organizational Responsibilities In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

• Required Education and Experience
• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• At least one year of RN experience in acute care setting, preferred
• Endoscopic procedure experience, preferred
• One or more years recent telemetry or cardiac RN experience, preferred

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations 1. Current and unrestricted Washington State Nursing license 2. Current BLS certification 3. ACLS, required.

• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 1.
• Working knowledge of nursing procedures and functions 2.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
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• Respects patient’s right to privacy, protects confidential information following HIPAA standards and maintains accountability for patient safety.
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• Knowledge of the organization, functions and activities of the nursing unit.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned work in coordination with other activities on the unit.
• 5.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Ability to communicate and document information accurately and legibly.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• 6.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment.

Physical requirements

The position requires occasional lifting of 0–35 pounds (approximately 10–30% of the time). Lifting greater than 35 pounds is required on a frequent basis (approximately 30–70% of the time).

Carrying 0–35 pounds and carrying more than 35 pounds are both required frequently (approximately 30–70% of the time).

Pushing and pulling activities are required frequently (approximately 30–70% of the time).

Sitting is required seldom (approximately 1–10% of the time). Standing is required frequently (approximately 30–70% of the time). Walking is also required frequently (approximately 30–70% of the time).

Bending and stooping are performed occasionally (approximately 10–30% of the time). Crouching is required seldom (approximately 1–10% of the time).

Reaching and grasping are required frequently (approximately 30–70% of the time).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS • Vision

• Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Hearing: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Speech: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices

FTE: 0

Work Shift: RN Contract 10 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week

Working Location: Elma, Washington

Benefits

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We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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Additional Information

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.