REGISTERED NURSE - ACUTE CARE

Newporthospitalandhealth; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

AFLAC

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Newport Hospital & Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shift in the acute care setting. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, triage, and flexible support across ER and OB departments as needed.

Strong assessment, pain management, and communication with PCPs are essential. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, maintain documentation, and participate in safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS Certification.
• NRP certification within one year of hire.
• ACLS certification within six months of hire.
• TNCC within one year of hire.
• ENPC or PALS within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate outcomes, consulting with specialists as needed.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments across patient age groups, with ongoing reassessments.
• Assess and manage pain, educate patients and families on pain management.
• Ensure patient safety and reduce medical errors through vigilant documentation and care plans.
• Float to ER, OB, and other departments after orientation and skills validation.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment skills

Communication

Triage

Teamwork

Education

RN license

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

ACLS Certification

TNCC Certification

ENPC or PALS Certification

Job description

Newport Hospital & Health Services
714 W. Pine St
Newport, WA 99156, USA

Description

Primary Scheduled Hours: night shift, 72 hours

Job Summary:Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Acute Care setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Can triage safely, rapidly, and accurately, every patient that enters the Acute Care system. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with PCP physician about changes in patient's status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies. Able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Float required to ER, OB, and other hospital departments as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, and the general patient population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety, quality, and professionalism.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately.
• Accurately assigns triage categories.
• Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes.
• Float to other departments, as needed, once orientation and skills checklist has been completed.

Education Background and Experience Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Required Licensure / Certifications:

Current RN license within the state of practice.

Current BLS Certification.

NRP with one (1) year of hire.

ACLS Certified within six (6) months of hire.

TNCC within one (1) year of hire.

ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) within one (1) year of hire, or PALS within one (1) year of hire.

Required Experience:

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years hospital experience.

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain regulatory requirements
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

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