Registered Nurse New

Must Haves

• 1+ year of experience as an RN
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a hospital setting (med/tele, med/surg, ER, etc…)
• ASN
• WA RN license

Plusses

• ACLS certification

The Registered Nurse will assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Serves as a bedside care coordinator of the team providing patient care. As a caregiver this RN is responsible and accountable for a group of patients for a designated time frame.

Day-to-Day

• Works in coordination with CNAs, LPNs, and Unit Clerks.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Maintains safe keeping of narcotics according to hospital policy.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Develops, discusses and communicates appropriate problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each department and the patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.