Registered Nurse (2026-0503)

Job Overview

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

About the Role

Department: Any patient care area.
Work Hours: Assigned tour of duty hours.
Reports To: Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager
Prerequisites: BSN preferred. Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington. Successful completion of a graduate nurse residency program orientation or six months' experience as a Registered Nurse. AHA BLS for healthcare providers required. Preferred for Advancement To Charge Nurse Role: BSN Experience-Two years' practice in clinical nursing/leadership in area of responsibility preferred Unit specific prerequisites-see addendum.

Essential Responsibilities And Competencies

• Able to assess, guide, direct, and facilitate workflow on the unit.
  Makes staff assignments that reflect patient acuity, continuity of patient care, staff competency and the necessity of admit, transfer and discharge activity inherent on all clinical units.
  Mentors staff, float, and agency personnel regarding unit/department/hospital policies, procedures/standards and annual goals and objectives.
  Functions as a leader and role model for clinical staff.
  Acts as clinical resource to unit staff.
  Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment and can teach others to use equipment safely.
  Identifies resource RN for LPN, PCA, and MST as necessary.
  Maintains awareness of Joint Commission standards, state codes, and practice acts.
  Routinely monitors documentation, compliance with standards, and facilitates rapid turn-around cycles.
  Communicates and collaborates with bed placement and the clinical resource to ensure clinical placement is expedited.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability to lead and manage a team, utilize clinical judgment, clinical inquiry, innovation, and systems thinking.
  Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
  Adheres to the Professional Appearance Policy.
  Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills that are community-centered, compassionate, and meets the needs of diverse and vulnerable populations.
  Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups.
  P Practices in a caring environment with excellent customer service skills.
  Functions within ANA Standards and Nurse Practice Act.
  Ability to access information and communicate in an electronic environment including but not limited to the use of order entry, e-mail, and computer documentation skills.
  Self-directed in advancing professional practice through continuing education and research.