Med Surg PCU RN
Clarkston, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

RN - MSU/PCU Nights

Overview

• Contract RN role in MedSurg/PCU
• 25-bed CAH
• Nights, 36 hours per week
• 13-week contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (3 years of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• BLS
• ACLS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg experience

Responsibilities

• Provide patient education using appropriate education modalities
• Support patient safety through preventative measures, including side rails, restraints, and safe use of equipment
• Follow restraint policy correctly and document appropriately
• Demonstrate safe operation of equipment in the PCU/Telemetry/MedSurg areas
• Use troubleshooting techniques, follow repair procedures for essential equipment, and access equipment manuals as needed
• Implement infection control and isolation procedures using proper procedures and documentation
• Use standard precautions at all times
• Maintain complete, accurate, concise documentation of patient status, nursing interventions, and patient responses during the shift
• Document charges accurately
• Complete physician orders in a timely manner, including the 24-hour check of orders if within shift duties
• Give complete and accurate change-of-shift report
• Communicate completely and accurately with other departments
• Report critical lab values to the physician in a timely manner according to policy
• Maintain and restock emergency carts, room supplies, and general supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned