Registered Nurse Acute Care (NOC) .9 FTE($10,000 Sign on Bonus)
Okanogan County Public Hospital District #3·Omak, Washington
Okanogan County Public Hospital District #3·Omak, Washington
The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive acute care, including patient assessments, medication administration, and coordination with physicians. They are responsible for managing patient admissions, discharges, and ensuring adherence to hospital safety and infection control policies.
This job description defines the tasks and responsibilities normally expected of the Acute Care Registered Nurse, but it should be understood that it is not all inclusive and is subject to change by the Acute Care Supervisor or the Director of Patient Care Services.
Spesifications performance standards
Plans work assignment to meet the needs of the patients and peers.
Plans for effective communications in the Acute Care area and other hospital departments.
Plans for administration of policies and procedures.
Forecasts need for special equipment and supplies for specific procedures coordinating activity with Acute Care supervisor.
Utilizes knowledge of skills in medical, surgical, and pediatric procedures as a basis for implementing patient care.
Coordinates daily patient care with staff and physicians.
Organizes own time effectively.
Identifies patient, physician and staff needs and sets priorities accordingly by communicating with all involved personnel.
Adheres to standards of care, department objectives and individual objectives.
Follows the hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Identifies deficiencies in patient care and initiates corrective action.
Participates on appropriate committees.
If team leading, an LPN, will complete the RN/LPN chart review in the EMR System
Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and other hospital staff.
Communicate anticipated and critical changes in patient care to supervisor and to physician.
Serves as a professional role model.
Participates in the administering and assessment of nursing care.
Participates in activities to identify and meet patient needs.
Participates in unit activities.
Identifies and participates in activities to maintain self-motivation.
Regular attendance at general in service programs, unit in service and other educational experiences.
Develops skills for effective delegation of responsibilities in working as a team
Participates in goal setting for self and department.
Recommends activities to the Acute Care Supervisor that will benefit the nursing staff in general.
Nursing assessment is obtained and completed within 2 hours of admission.
Psychosocial needs and perception of patient and/or family expectations of present hospitalization are identified and documented.
Appropriate teaching given and documented.
Alertness and skill in recognizing and identifying symptoms. Symptoms are recognized and appropriate action taken (ex: notify physician if patient has unrelieved pain from medication ordered, offer prn medications, etc.).
Set priorities and give care based on problem solving needs. Ability to complete work within scheduled time.
Take responsibility for such activities and follows hospital policy and procedure for the following:
Giving medications following procedure
Blood Transfusions
IV Meds
IV Fluids
Starting IV’s
Special treatments (i.e. respiratory, dressing changes, etc.)
Providing bedside nursing care
Serving trays
Answering lights and telephones
Admitting, transferring and discharging patients
Maintaining supplies and equipment
Appropriate patient teaching concerning routine hospital procedures and special procedures regarding their condition
Being familiar with basic cardiac rhythms, emergency drugs and equipment
Complete charting each shift
Performing or appropriately delegating ADL’s for patient
Assisting physician with procedures such as chest tube placement, paracentesis thoracentesis, suturing of wounds etc.
Understands basics of post-partum and nursery care
Does appropriate discharge teaching including activity instructions, medication instructions, among others
Accurate documentation
Knowledge of procedures of handling the deceased
Understands and is able to explain advanced directives to patients when Requested
Interacts with other team members to keep them informed of any changes in patients condition
Check narcotics with each shift change or as procedure dictates
Participate in teaching and orienting co-workers within the unit. Own performance sets desired example.
Participation and documentation of continuing education.
Appropriate areas of the medical record.
Plan work assignment to meet needs of the patients and peers.
Keep the primary physician informed of patient’s condition and any acute
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one year acute care nursing. REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION: Current state nursing licensure. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: ACLS required – May have one year in which to obtain. CPR is required. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively: delegate and coordinate through leadership skills. Ability to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and educational levels; i.e. patients, families, employees, physicians, etc. CAREER PATH: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Masters in Nursing PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. May be required to work any shift in emergencies. May be required to work any day of the week. WORKING CONDITIONS This person spends 95% of their time in temperature controlled office space. The potential for exposure to bio hazardous agents or exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other potential infectious agents is medium to high. This position requires contact with patients and staff under a wide variety of circumstances. This person is subject to varying and unpredictable situations, many interruptions, long irregular hours, multiple calls and inquires. WAGE AND COMPENSATION Wage $40.70 to $73.71 an hour depending on Experience Sign on Bonus $10,000 Mid-Valley Hospital offers a benefit package. This includes accrued vacation time in the amount of .076923 vacation hours per hour worked. Accrued sick leave at an accrual of .04615 per hour, Life insurance and a profit-sharing plan. We also offer medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Employees can enroll in a 403(b) deferred compensation plan and/or a 457 deferred compensation plan.
Market context
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