Staff Nurse - Cho Clinic
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is currently seeking to employ Staff Nurse - Cho Clinic right now, this career will be placed in Washington. More complete informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Join our award-winning team at UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center. We're proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in pa! tient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we've received are:
The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award
The Emergency Medicine Excellence Award
This is the second consecutive year Northwest Hospital has achieved both the Spine Surgery Excellence Award and a ranking among the top 10 percent in the nation for spine surgery.
The Stroke Care Excellence Award
Winner of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row, we’re also one of the safest places to get care â€" among the top 5% in the country.
UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is a full-service, non-profit community hospital, offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic! services. With 281 beds, more than 1900 employees and a world! -class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus just north of Seattle.
Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Responsibilities:
The Staff Nurse is a licensed practitioner who uses the nursing process to provide patient care. This includes exercising independent nursing judgment in managing the care of patients with complex health problem(s) and collaborating with patient, family and other healthcare providers/disciplines to optimize the patient’s return to health and promote independence in self-care. This staff nurse will assist the physician in the invasive testing and/or treatment of patients in the Electrophysiology Lab.
Qualifications:
Education Background
Graduate o! f an accredited school of nursing.
BSN preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
A current Registered Nurse License for the State of Washington is required.
ACLS certification is required.
Special Training Skills
Demonstrated knowledge in reading electrocardiograms, knowledge of heart pressures and wave forms
Demonstrated ability to perform safe demonstration of procedural sedation including drug administration and patient monitoring.
Must pass and complete the examination of the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) within the first two years of hire.
Solid organizational and multi-tasking capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Work Experience
At least six months of prior EP Lab experience.
Physical Abilities
Must be able to safely maneuver patients and supplies.
Must be able to handle a flu! ctuating workload.
This job requires ability to communicate cl! early in English (verbal and written) with all stakeholders (providers, caregivers, patients, family members) for the effective treatment of patients.
Physical Demand Level: Heavy
In an 8-hour workday, must be able to-
Lift / Carry
50 to 100 pounds occasionally
25 to 50 pounds frequently
10 to 20 pounds constantly
As required, must be able to -
Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Kneel, Crawl, Climb and Reach above shoulders
Push and Pull
Perform fine motor functions
Must possess functional vision, hearing, and speech in order to communicate effectively with clients, client advocates, and staff.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Northwest Hospital & Medical Center.
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This career starts available on: Wed, 29 May 2013 20:10:31 GMT