RN - Acute Care Nurse

RN - Acute Care Nurse

Join a dedicated healthcare team providing comprehensive direct and indirect patient care in an acute care environment. This role demands initiative, adaptability, and professional responsibility with minimal supervision. You will efficiently triage patients entering the acute care system, prioritize care based on physical and psychosocial needs, and communicate effectively with primary care providers regarding patient status and diagnostic results. Flexibility to float to emergency, obstetrics, and other departments as needed is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and collaborate with specialists to optimize nursing processes.
• Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments and reassessments across all age groups, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Assess and manage pain effectively, educating patients and families on pain control strategies.
• Maintain a safe care environment, minimizing medical errors and promoting a culture of safety, quality, and professionalism.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cardiac monitoring, identify dysrhythmias, and provide appropriate interventions.
• Accurately assign triage categories and maintain detailed nursing documentation including patient histories, treatments, and condition changes.

Education and Certifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse license valid in the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within one year of hire.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year of hire.

Experience:

• Preferred minimum of two years hospital nursing experience.

Professional Expectations:

• Adhere to regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
• Demonstrate punctuality and complete assigned duties within designated timelines.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.

This opportunity is located in a vibrant regional healthcare setting within the Pacific Northwest, offering a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans with employer match, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, gym membership, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment options.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc