Registered Nurse (RN), Perioperative Department, Days

Job Description

Job Description

Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Our Vision

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Our Values

Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate

At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our employees and the very best care to our patients. Samaritan Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse! At Samaritan Healthcare we are committed to providing and living out our values within our work environment and while providing the best care to our patients. As a Registered Nurse, you are responsible for a group of patients for a designated time frame implementing the Nursing Process. You work closely with patients, physicians, and other clinicians in order to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes. Samaritan Healthcare is designated as a Trauma Level III by the Washington State Department of Health (WSDH). This position reports to the Charge Nurse, Department Director, and other designated supervisory staff on duty.

This is a part-time position working 20hrs per week, working from 6 : 45am-5 : 15pm with mandatory scheduled call.

EXTRA INCENTIVE :

Up to $7,500 sign on bonus, subject to two-year Hospital Sign on Advance Agreement. ( External candidates only. )

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs assessment / data collection, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner by utilization of / adherence to pre-determined procedures, policies and care plans.
• Identifies patient / significant other learning needs, readiness for learning, and implements patient teaching as defined by policy and care plans.
• Documents in patient’s chart, via electronic medical records and / or paper processes, per policy and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient / significant other and family rights, as identified by Samaritan Healthcare regardless of race, age, religion, color, creed, sex, national origin, or any other classification protected by law; and regardless of ability to pay.
• Demonstrates appropriate delegation of patient care activities. Functions effectively to supervise assigned coworkers.
• Demonstrates effective organization and priority setting utilizing sound critical thinking.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of lines of authority.
• May be required to function as a Charge Nurse to include : Delegation of patient assignment / re-assignment; assists / informs with admits, discharges, and transfers; coordinates staff coverage for breaks; helps staff problem-solve; serves as a lead for unit.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Functions with awareness of / adherence to safety requirements. This includes, but is not limited to : security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required, by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

Peri-Operative Unit

Surgery

Continuing Education Requirements

8 hours of orientation training

Follow the pathway for total joint replacement dependent on area of specialty

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The individual in this position reports to the Nursing Department Director, House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, and other designated supervisory staff on duty. This position works closely with patients, physicians, and other clinicians in order to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

As a Samaritan Healthcare employee, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, employee, physician, and student experience.