Olympic Medical Center·Port Angeles, Washington
The nurse will assess, plan, and evaluate care for Intensive Care Unit and Telemetry patients while promoting continuity of care. They are also responsible for supervising support staff and participating in patient and family education.
Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!
FTE: 90%
$40.37 - $72.25
UNION: SEIU 1199-RN and LPN
Retention Incentive: $15,000
Weekend & Holiday Shifts: Yes
On Call Shifts: No
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of Intensive Care Unit/Telemetry patients.
Promotes continuity of care for patients on the unit, providing direct patient care as well as supervising the care given by Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Aides and other support staff.
Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements concerning his or her age-specific needs.
Participates in patient and family teaching.
Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
Demonstrates the values contained in the OMC and Nursing Department mission and philosophy statements.
Supports and promotes a positive image of professional nursing and OMC.
Has contact with patients under a variety of circumstances.
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
Graduate from accredited school of nursing.
Two years in a hospital setting preferred.
Benefits: Information:
Click here for information about our benefits [http://www.olympicmedical.org/careers/#benefits].
Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov [http://www.eeoc.gov].
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school and hold a valid Washington State RN license. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, with two years of hospital experience preferred.
Market context
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