Registered Nurse, (RN) - Acute Care, Part Time, Day Shift

Utilizes 5 step nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide service needed for patient care. Acknowledges, coordinates and implements diagnostic and therapeutic orders of each patient.

Accepts responsibility for knowing State Nurse Practice Act, current hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Accountable for administration of, observation, charting and reporting effects of drugs, intravenous procedures, other therapeutic and diagnostic measures in a safe and accurate manner, in accordance with the hospital and nursing department policies and within the framework of the rules and regulations of the State of Washington.

Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate necessary equipment.

Performs in a manner which demonstrates knowledge of technical skills.

Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area and development of other staff.

Establishes treatment priorities based on medical and nursing diagnoses.

Assumes all responsibilities of a clinical staff nurse by providing direct patient care to patients from infancy through adulthood.

Understands and supports principles of clinical pathways

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing standards.

Documents relevant information accurately and legibly in clear, concise terms, utilizing appropriate charting methods as approved by Nursing Administration.

Respects patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality, serving as an advocate as necessary.

Keeps coordinator informed of status and progress of patients so coordinator may better carry out his/her responsibilities for assignments and staffing.

Assesses knowledge level of patient/significant other, participates with patient/significant other in goal development to meet needs.

Develops teaching plan and evaluates outcome.

Documents appropriate components of the nursing process according to established standards.

Assesses staffing need to provide quality care and requests additional help when needed, and forgoes additional staffing when not needed. Participates in performance evaluation by preparing a self-evaluation.

Strives for excellence and safety in patient care, and as necessary, challenges/or corrects errors of peers to ensure patient safety and well-being, participating in peer review.

Attends workshops and in-services which meet areas of skill development needs or continuing education interest, as defined at time of hire or in annual evaluation.

Understands unit quality goals and supports efforts to achieve these goals.

Provides leadership in patient safety reporting errors, near-misses, and implementing changes appropriately.

Maintains security of medications; assumes responsibility for counting controlled substances.

Maintains security of patient belongings.

Maintains equipment for patient care and reports malfunctions.

Maintains supply inventory for patient care.

Completes assignment within the established time frame.

Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.

Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.