NWOS is closed all weekends and major holidays. No nights or on call. This is a benefitted position working 2, 10 hour shifts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide direct nursing care in conformance with company policies and procedures and ASC standards while advocating/utilizing the nursing process and evidenced based practice.
- Exert independent judgment in care of assigned patient, maintaining awareness that errors in judgment may result in serious consequences.
- Accept responsibility for the welfare of assigned patients even in critical and life threatening conditions.
- Utilize the nursing process in providing care in order to promote a positive and uneventful perioperative experience.
- Recognize the need for and perform appropriate emergency life saving measures when applicable.
- Maintain a patient-centered mentality and the confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or physician of patient's condition and relation to drugs, treatments and other significant incidents.
- Provides physical safety for the patient per department specific competencies and procedures.
- Monitor, evaluate, and adjust patient care according to patient responses.
- Participate in a collaborative effort with other nursing/medical staff to structure patient care.
- Plan nursing interventions based on individual patient needs, surgical procedures and standard plans of care.
- Maintain knowledge regarding own responsibilities in ASC Disaster Plan and assist with the direction of staff and patients to function according to the plan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates Degree in Nursing (or higher) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Valid WA Registered Nurses license
Wage Range: $36.50 to $58.40
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