MSU/PCU RN

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered nursing care across the Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Units at a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital. The RN must be comfortable working in both departments and willing to flex between units according to patient care and staffing needs. The nurse will assess patients, implement nursing interventions, monitor patient conditions, educate patients and their families, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities Assess patients and provide appropriate nursing care based on their conditions and individual needs. Educate patients and their significant others using appropriate teaching methods. Maintain patient safety through preventive measures, including appropriate equipment use and compliance with restraint policies.

Safely operate and troubleshoot equipment used in the PCU, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical areas. Follow infection-control, isolation, and standard precaution procedures. Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation of patient status, nursing interventions, and responses to treatment.

Document charges accurately and complete physician orders promptly. Complete 24-hour order checks when required by the assigned shift. Provide accurate and comprehensive shift reports to incoming staff.

Communicate effectively with physicians and other departments. Report critical laboratory values to physicians promptly according to facility policy. Maintain and restock emergency carts, patient rooms, and general supplies.

Perform other nursing duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Active Washington State RN license. Experience in both Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care nursing.

Ability and willingness to flex between departments as hospital needs require. Knowledge of patient safety, infection control, clinical documentation, and safe equipment operation.