Registered Nurse (RN) Nights Full Time

Position Summary

Provides standard primary medical care, instruction in self-care, health education, and preventative health care within the limits of licensure, training and experience. Performs examinations, procedures under the supervision of the preceptor. 

Essential Functions

• Elicits and records complete medical history associated with the current complaints or symptoms.
• Obtains a past medical history, current medications list, and family medical history.
• Performs physical examination of systems involved and any associated systems.
• Orders appropriate laboratory testing, x-rays, ultrasound, and other tests as indicated.
• Performs laboratory procedures as indicated by clinical situation. These may include complete urinalysis, blood glucose by glucometer, wet mounts, hemoccult testing, strep screens, as well as comparable tests.
• Evaluates and interprets the results of tests ordered.
• Identifies problems and provides a diagnosis.
• Performs procedures within the scope of licensure and experience, as need dictates.
• Rechecks patient’s response to therapy and status in an appropriate time frame.
• Reports and explains the results of all testing to the patient and/or responsible family member.
• Consults with a physician by telephone, cell phone or other means for assistance with medical emergencies and makes specialist referrals as the patient’s condition or status indicates. 
• Provides information and instruction for appropriate home care and preventative health care.
• Develops and maintains records of all patient contacts with attention to detail, legibility, and accuracy.
• Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment
• Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
• Immunize patients. 

Required Education and Certification

• Washington state licensure as a Registered Nurse, current and unrestricted.
• Current SLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS certifications or be able to obtain.
• Current CPR training and certification
• Documentation of 7 hours AIDS training