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Nursing Jobs in Milton, WA

Charge RN Ambulatory Surgery Center

$29 - $52 / hour

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Under general supervision of the ASC Director or ASC Supervisor, provide day-to-day oversight of operations and insures that the department runs smoothly. Is responsible for the care and safety of the patients within the ambulatory surgery center and assists with the supervision of professional and nonprofessional personnel in the ASC. Primary Responsibilities: Leadership Duties Responsible for patient case management. Coordinates nursing and patient care activities within the department and with other clinical departments to provide efficient, comprehensive and cost-effective patient care Coordinates, communicates, and oversees the ongoing delivery of patient care services provided by members of assigned team members; considers patient acuity and the competencies of team members in delegating and assigning work and in adjusting assignments as necessary Serves as the 'floor leader' and supervises patient flow as well as the daily patient care activities of the area Provides oversight/management of non-patient care areas as applicable (e.g., endoscope reprocessing, central supply/SPD) Serves as a leader and resource providing orientation and education; coaches teammates on service excellence Participates in quality assessment/performance improvement (QAPI) projects Provides input on performance evaluations, hiring decisions, and disciplinary actions Participates in development of department goals Investigates patient concerns and informs Supervisor or appropriate Management Team member of issues requiring further attention Oversees schedules and PTO requests Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly huddles and communication related to DMS Clinical Duties Assesses the health status of the patient in order to develop an individualized plan of care by collecting, categorizing and interpreting data (physical and psychosocial) from documented information, observation, patient/family interview and other health care team members Develops and implements a nursing care plan based on the assessment of the patient that included nursing diagnosis, patient goals and nursing interventions necessary to achieve these goals Communicates any necessary information and instructs the patient and family to assist the patient in the achievement of optimal health status Documents nursing activities to provide a permanent record, for continuity of care, quality improvement and professional accountability Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care to determine degree of goal attainment by comparing patient outcomes with patient goals Contributes to the discharge plan Executes nursing activities to provide life support in an emergency by taking appropriate action and/or providing direction/assistance to health care team members Administers medications and other modalities within the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse Participates in educational programs to enhance nursing knowledge You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Associates degree in Nursing Current State Registered Nurse License Current BLS and ACLS certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire 2+ years of nursing experience in area of responsibility (e.g., POH/PACU; operating room; GI endoscopy) Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing PALS certification; may be required after hire Certification in area of responsibility (e.g., AORN, CAPA, CPAN, SGNA) Membership in professional organization representing area of responsibility (e.g., Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN), American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), or Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.