Resource Nurse

Resource Nurse: This 1.0FTE/Full-Time position is scheduled to work 10-HR Day shifts and is UFCW represented. Compensation: Non-Exempt, $48.41-$94.02/HR At Mason Health, we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional growth and personal well-being. Whether you are a Part-time or Full-time member: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – With employer paid premiums for full-time employees Mental Health & Wellness Resources – Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Talkspace, and the Calm App. Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance Retirement/Deferred Compensation Plans – Mason Health contributes 8% of your compensation every pay period when you contribute at least 5%. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Tuition Assistance Program Approved by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for student loan repayment programs. Time Off & Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue up to 8 hours of PTO every bi-weekly pay period, starting with 5 weeks of PTO and increasing to 7+ weeks after 3 years. Exciting Incentive: Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $7,500 depending on the role. Job Summary: The Resource Nurse provides skill-based nursing support to a variety of nursing departments as directed by the House Supervisor on Duty. Collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide quality, cost effective patient-centered care. Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Provides nursing care within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. Uses evidenced-based care standards throughout the nursing process. Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required, and good judgment. Functions as a patient advocate. Provides individualized patient and family-focused care throughout the patient’s stay and evaluates for effectiveness. Accurately and effectively anticipates changes in patient care needs. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician. Participates in patient and family education as evidenced by teaching documentation with appropriate resources. Initiates effective discharge and referral plans on admission utilizing appropriate hospital and community resources. Assists other nursing team members through the steps of the nursing process. Including but not limited to: admissions, discharges, education. Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; documents according to established standards; communicates effectively. Develops and maintains professional and clinical skills. Completes all annual competency and education requirements within established parameters and timeframes. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services and other professional activities. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and performance standards. Performs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) insertions. Accompanies patients when transferring between departments. Assists with procedures (including Treadmill Stress Tests), surgical recoveries, and outpatient treatments. Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Three (3) years of acute care nursing experience, or equivalent, required. ICU experience preferred. Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Current RN license in the state of Washington Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or within 180 days of hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 3 months of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 3 months of hire. Treadmill Stress Test training within 3 months of hire. PICC line insertion course within 6 months of hire. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year of hire. Mason Health practices equal employment opportunity towards all workforce members and applicants for employment. Mason Health does not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no workforce member will be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion/creed, age, disability, marital or veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mason-General-Hospital