Demo

Staff Nurse Pre-Operative Clinic

Skagit Regional Health
Mount Vernon, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/4/2025
Staff Nurse Pre-Operative Clinic - 5260
US:WA:Mount Vernon | Nursing | Per Diem
Posted yesterday
Apply
Save

Description

Department: Perioperative Services SVH
Exempt: No
Schedule: VARIABLE
Position Type: Per Diem
FTE: 0.000001
Base Wage $40.54 to $73.92
Location: Skagit Valley Hospital

The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Other information:


Job Summary

The Staff Registered Nurse is responsible to the Department Director/Manager and is to be clinically competent; delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.

Essential Functions
Assesses the patient; collects and documents the patient's current health status and medical history. Completes and/or reviews Admission Data Record as defined by policy. Makes accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status and responds appropriately. Plans/Implements; sets priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient's needs and formulates a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards. Evaluates; performs assessment and revises plan of care based on new data and patient's condition. Documents accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status to ensure patient safety and charge capture. Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs, the nursing assessments, and recommendations, and as needed. Collaborates with other nurses and health team members to ensure the patient's well-being. Teaches patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and shares written and visual informational material. Performs indirect patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards. Provides a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner. Performs accurate and timely documentation according to SVH guidelines. Accurately transcribes physician orders according to policies and procedures. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff according to policies and procedures. Adheres to Administrative SVH/Nursing Service policies. Does not incur excessive overtime. Complies with specific SVH policies and procedures concerning safety. PATIENT SATISFACTION - Assists patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicates with them in a courteous and respectful manner. Answers and refers telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated. Identifies him/herself in a pleasant and positive manner. Takes responsibility for helping the caller and/or visitor. TEAMWORK - Assists in the orientation/training of new Team Members. Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members. Assists other Team Members in the performance of their assignments. Seeks out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked. Considers the impact of his/her actions on Team Members throughout SVH. Recognizes the need for variations in staffing and volunteers to fill open shifts, whenever possible. Takes direction and initiates actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross functional duties to ensure seamless patient care. Demonstrates flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within SVH. PROBLEM SOLVING - Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns. Investigates and follows through on unusual orders or requests for service or information. Follows proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow up and/or prevention can occur. Contributes to the achievement of Quality Improvement and participate in QI activities. Consistently evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet client expectations. Takes initiative to do or redo inadequate or incomplete work, even if it is not yours. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards. PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY - Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary. Minimizes nonproductive time and fills slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of SVH (education, organizing, housekeeping, assisting others). Organizes job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames. Consistently demonstrates the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - Attends required annual in service programs. Participates in continuing education activities and obtains required contact hours. Meets 100% attendance requirement to annual mandatory skill updates. Attends a minimum of 75% of scheduled staff meetings and reads and signs all minutes of meetings not attended. ADHERENCE TO SVH AND DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate sources. Ensures that SVH is operated in an efficient and cost effective manner by adhering to SVH and departmental attendance policies as documented on the Employee Attendance Record. Demonstrates adherence and support of SVH Wide Service Standards and SVH/Department Safe Practices Standards. Maintain ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office (Outlook) and department specific software applications to perform work. Communicate effectively and cooperatively in the workplace. Actively contribute to the achievement of Quality Improvement and Lean Process Improvement activities. Complete all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner. Attend and actively participate in all department, team and/or committee meetings. Comply with all Skagit Regional Health, department and location specific policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

Education
RN required, BSN preferred. Knowledge of fundamentals of nursing practice, Med/Surg nursing, PACU and/or ICU nursing.

Experience/Training
Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years recent nursing experience in Surgical, PACU, or ICU experience preferred.

License/Certifications
Current Washington State RN License required. AHA (American Heart Association) Health Care Provider Certification BLS required.

Other Skills
Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to SVH and unit specific policies and procedures. Provides personal patient care to provide comfort and well-being to the patient, acknowledging physiological and psychological needs. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; when working in office. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Repetitive tasks such as typing, sitting, answering phones, and interacting with computers and computer systems most of the day is a function of the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. This position requires working in an indoor, environmentally controlled environment when in the office.

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.

Apply

Save

Selected Report Fields

Add to Existing Report
Create New Report

Salary : $41 - $74

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Staff Nurse Pre-Operative Clinic?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Staff Nurse Pre-Operative Clinic career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$77,596 - $95,368
Income Estimation: 
$103,451 - $147,195
Income Estimation: 
$140,279 - $184,407
Income Estimation: 
$95,686 - $120,121
Income Estimation: 
$116,256 - $149,125
Income Estimation: 
$77,596 - $95,368
Income Estimation: 
$103,451 - $147,195
Income Estimation: 
$140,279 - $184,407
Income Estimation: 
$95,686 - $120,121
Income Estimation: 
$116,256 - $149,125
Income Estimation: 
$78,070 - $94,140
Income Estimation: 
$103,451 - $147,195
Income Estimation: 
$140,279 - $184,407
Income Estimation: 
$95,686 - $120,121
Income Estimation: 
$116,256 - $149,125
Income Estimation: 
$64,521 - $80,208
Income Estimation: 
$103,451 - $147,195
Income Estimation: 
$140,279 - $184,407
Income Estimation: 
$95,686 - $120,121
Income Estimation: 
$116,256 - $149,125
Income Estimation: 
$90,669 - $116,273
Income Estimation: 
$103,451 - $147,195
Income Estimation: 
$140,279 - $184,407
Income Estimation: 
$95,686 - $120,121
Income Estimation: 
$116,256 - $149,125
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Skagit Regional Health

Skagit Regional Health
Hired Organization Address Granite Falls, WA Full Time
Our Community "> Arlington is a vibrant city with a strong sense of community pride. Located in the Cascade Mountain foo...
Skagit Regional Health
Hired Organization Address Granite Falls, WA Full Time
Our Mission "> To continually improve the health of our communities serving with compassion and respect, one person at a...
Skagit Regional Health
Hired Organization Address Granite Falls, WA Full Time
Company Overview "> At Skagit Regional Health, we are committed to improving the health of our communities through quali...
Skagit Regional Health
Hired Organization Address Mount Vernon, WA Full Time
Summary : Skagit Regional Health is actively seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to help expand our curr...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Staff Nurse Pre-Operative Clinic jobs in the Mount Vernon, WA area that may be a better fit.

Staff Nurse

Whispering Willows of Mt. Vernon, Mount Vernon, WA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!