Source=AYA;SourceID=2168682 ;Status=Open;Association=Qualivis EPA ;Client=Skagit Valley Hospital ;City=Mount Vernon ;State=WA ;Zip=98274 ;Start=8/14/2023;End=11/13/2023;Duration=13 weeks 91 days;Cert=Registered Nurse ;Specialty=Acute Care Float ;Unit=Acute Care ;Shift=Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00);# of Postions=1;Type=Travel;BillRate=$95.00;OTRules=40 total hours in 1 week : 1.25% ;Orientation=16 ;Description=Experience - MedSurg Tele RNs for Float Pool
Job Summary: The Staff Registered Nurse is responsible to the Department Director or 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.
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 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. 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.
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 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. 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 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. Complies with SVH's 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 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.
Performs other duties as assigned by Manager or Designee.
Education: RN required. Knowledge of fundamentals of nursing practice. BSN preferred.
Experience/Training: Registered nurse with a minimum of two years experience in acute care nursing preferred.
License/Certifications: 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.
Tier II: AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare ACLS is required upon hire.
Other Skills: Demonstrates ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in
accordance with physician's orders and policies and procedures. Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge
to provide care for patients according to SVH and unit specific policies and procedures. Demonstrates ability to
handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner. 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 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 talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending,
kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move
objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.
Our Mission: To continually improve the health of our communities serving with compassion and respect, one person at a
time.
About Us: Skagit Regional Health the umbrella name for Skagit Valley Hospital, Skagit Regional Clinics, and Cascade Valley
Hospital and Clinics is a health care leader in Northwest Washington, providing advanced, quality and
comprehensive services to the people of our communities. Skagit Regional Health has been recognized as a
Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Skagit Regional Health is a smoke
free campus and is committed to Safety, Compassion, Presentation, and Efficiency.
Modified Time:8/14/2023 5:00:00 AM
Account Manager: Amber Neal
Account Manager Email: Amber.neal@qualivis.com
COVID-19 Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
Submittals:Low
Submittal Details: #Tier1 Travel ComplianceTravelers are required to float between both hospitals when needed.nbsp; Mileage is reimbursed. ;url=;InterviewRequired=False ;WinterPlanNeed=No;