Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room jobs in Olympia, WA

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Physical setting:

• JCAHO accredited facility
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• 4x12

Work Location: In person