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Job Description
Staff Nurse Float Pool Per Diem - Nursing Float Issaquah
109762
Issaquah-Hospital
Per Diem
Regular
Position Specifications
Staff Nurse Float Pool - Nursing Float Issaquah
This is a regular, hourly, 12 hour, Day shift Per Diem position. This position is not eligible for our employee benefits.
Salary scale: Scale begins at $26.97 per hour. Placement within the scale is dependent upon years of work experience.
Premiums: Evening - $2.75/hr, Night - $3.75/hr, Weekend - $4.00/hr
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care adapted to individual patient needs based on the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. He or she is also responsible for delegation and supervision of personnel, as states above, that participate in the provision of care to ensure that patient needs and expected outcomes are met.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington. Current BLS Certification. Current ACLS Certification.
Experience acquired from Accredited Registered School of Nursing. Two years current inpatient medical surgical nursing experience required. Will be oriented to appropriate departments.
(Specialty areas may require additional experience; First Hill Float Pool requires two years current Critical Care experience, Ballard Float Pool requires cardiac monitoring experience and basic IV skills.)
Ability to operate, or learn to operate, unit-specific equipment as outlined in defined competencies. Adequate knowledge to perform assessments, plan patient care, provide direct care, and educate and orient families and staff. Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English. Ability to complete mathematical calculation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, equivalencies). Must have knowledge of human growth and development to modify services to the age and development stage of the patient.
The Swedish Issaquah Campus is a 100% smoke-free environment, and employees are required to sign a commitment to uphold this policy.
Closing Statement
Swedish Medical Center has a non-discrimination policy and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with 1199NW/SEIU. An employee in this position is required to become a union member in good standing and successfully complete a probationary period.
Application and Selection Process
When your online application is submitted successfully, you will receive an auto-confirmation message to the e-mail address you have provided in your application. Our selection process is competitive and you will be contacted if your qualifications and our requirements are a match.
