JOB SUMMARY of ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Adheres to all hospital Policies and Procedures and Philosophy of Care. Consistently exhibits professional conduct that is a behavior-based expression of the hospital’s Standards of Excellence. Assesses, plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates individualized, professional patient care from neonatal through geriatric patients on the assigned unit(s). Provides nursing care as directed by medical staff and in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital and the Washington State Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to respond rapidly to changing patient needs utilizing the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care. Primary function is to float to designated departments to provide patient care based on patient census / volume and to provide rest and meal break relief to Registered Nurses and RN Shift Coordinators.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE; CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, and current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license. Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification by start date. Requires Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and NIHSS Stroke Certification within 90 days of hire date, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of hire. Minimum of 3 years of experience in either emergency or critical care nursing and acute care nursing experience.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Capable organizational ability and leadership skills. Demonstrated clinical nursing skills across the life span. Knowledge and ability to apply current theories, techniques and practices of nursing within their specialty area. Competent cardiac monitoring skills, including use of equipment. Critical thinking skills in the planning and administration of patient care delivery and use of department resources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

Hazards include risk of exposure to communicable disease and risk of injury from lifting patients and operation of equipment.

WORK CONTACT GROUP: All patient related hospital departments, patients, families, visitors, nursing personnel and medical staff.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, lift and transport patients. Must be able to bend, stoop, push and pull. Walks and stands for most of the working day.

SUPERVISED BY: Clinical Nurse Manager

Departments: ACU, PACU, CCU, ED, MSTU, Recovery Center

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TECHNICAL