• Job Description

  Req#: 25-68855
  
  Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for an ICU/CCU Float Pool Day Shift for their Mt Vernon, WA location.
  
  Responsibilities:
  • 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 ongoing 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 on a daily basis, 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 direct patient care, utilizing established policies, procedures and standards.
  • Administers medications and IV's according to policy and procedure.
  • Observes and documents patient's response to pertinent medications.
  • Performs indirect patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
  • Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
  • Performs accurate and timely documentation according to client 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.
  • Ensures that supplies and equipment necessary for patient care are stored in an organized and efficient manner.
  • Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of equipment according to specific product information.
  • Follows appropriate procedures for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
  • Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
  • Adheres to Administrative client /Nursing Service policies.
  • Complies with specific client 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.
  • 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 client.
  • 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 client.
  Problem Solving
  • Demonstrate 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.
  • Records/reports the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and removes any faulty equipment from service.
  • 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 non-productive time and fills slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of client (education, organizing, housekeeping, assisting others).
  • Organizes Consistently demonstrates the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.
  Personal Development -
  • Attends required annual in-service programs.
  • 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 Client And Departmental Policies -
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate sources.
  • Complies with client infection control policies and procedures including Body Substance Isolation (BSI) and the Exposure Control Plan which
  • reflects OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to ensure a safe working environment for self and others.
  • Ensures that client is operated in an efficient and cost effective manner by adhering to client and departmental attendance policies as documented on the
  • Employee Attendance Record.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager or Designee.
  
  Requirements:
  • RN required. Knowledge of fundamentals of nursing practice.
  • BSN preferred.
  • Registered nurse with a minimum of two years' experience in acute care nursing preferred.
  • Experience may be substituted by completion of the Client Nurse Residency Program.
  • RN with experience in at least one critical care unit such as ICU, PACU or ED is required.
  • Current Washington State RN License required.
  • AHA (American Heart Association) Health Care Provider BLS required.
  • Certification in Med/Surg, cardiac/telemetry or pediatric experience preferred.
  • AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare ACLS is required upon hire.
  • Current NIHSS required within 6 months of hire.
  
  Why Should You Apply?
  • Health Benefits
  • Referral Program
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
  
  As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
  
  

• About the company

  ICONMA is a nationwide consulting firm with corporate headquarters in Troy, MI, providing Professional Staffing and Project Based Services and Solutions for Fortune 1000 clients in a broad range of industries. Core Industries served include: Biotech/Ph...

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