RN

Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics; Colfax (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Job summary

Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics in Colfax, WA, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department night shift. You will provide direct patient care, support and educate patients and families, and document in medical records while protecting privacy and confidentiality.

The role requires adapting to physician orders, coordinating with the care team, and floating to other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold WA RN license.
• AHA BLS certification required and maintained.
• ACLS, PALS and TNCC certifications within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to assigned patients.
• Reviews and implements physician orders.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Communicates with care team and documents in patient records.
• Floats to other departments as needed.

Education

WA RN license

AHA BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

Job description

Rewarding career. Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits.

The Registered Nurse position in the Emergency Department provides direct care for patients. Responsibilities include assisting, supporting and educating patients and their family members of the process of their illness, the treatment plan, and discharge plan. This position adheres to physician orders and properly documents in patients records. This position maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

STANDARD EXPECTATIONS

• Promotes a Positive Working Environment
  • Conducts oneself in line with organization’s mission, values and standards of behavior.
  • Accepts change and challenges with a positive attitude.
  • Consistently adheres to organizational policy.
• Communicates Effectively
  • Builds relationships and works collaboratively with other staff.
  • Provides timely operational updates to supervisor.
  • Responds to communications in a timely manner.
• Performs Duties Efficiently and Effectively
  • Follows procedures.
  • Acts in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

General Direct Patient Care

• Provides direct care to assigned patients.
• Performs admissions, discharges and transfers using current and consistent handover process by assisting others with patient’s activities and care.
• Reviews and appropriately implements physician’s orders for all assigned patients.
• Safely and properly administers medications and treatments.
• Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff to changes in the patient’s status.
• Performs or assists others in performing proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures and infection control measures.
• Maintains patient’s privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Cares for patients in the optimum clinical environment.
• Adheres to all nursing and hospital wide policies and procedures.
• Participates in all hospital and nursing communication.
• Maintains effective interdisciplinary communication.
• Consults with physicians and other members of the care team.
• Participates in and supervises patient’s meal and special dietary requirements.
• Effectively listens to and resolves concerns/complaints, escalates up the chain of command as needed.
• Monitors all risk management processes.
• Floats to other departments as driven by patient need, including areas such as MSU, OB, and Perioperative Services.

Patient Documentation

• Builds patient specific plan of care.
• Maintains appropriate documentation in all assigned patient records.
• Evaluates and reassesses care given, update patient specific plan of care to achieve desired outcomes.
• Reviews documentation of instructions, teaching topics, and patient response with the Nurse Manager or designee.

Patient Education

• Utilizes all practical opportunities to educate the patient and their families.
• Involves patient’s families and significant others as an essential piece of patient centered care.
• Assesss patient’s understanding of and compliance with instructions and health care teaching.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Licensed as an RN in the State of Washington.
• AHA BLS certified and maintained while employed.
• ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certified within six (6) months of hire and maintained while employed.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Previous hospital experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is primarily worked in a clinical environment. The position will require the ability to lift, and carry, up to 50 pounds and push or pull over 50 pounds. The position will require bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, reaching overhead, sitting and standing frequently. Occasionally the position requires climbing, kneeling and crawling. The position requires continuous finger dexterity and fine manipulation. All basic life functions such as hearing, seeing, speaking, standing and walking are required.

The employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a great team, you’ll enjoy your career with us !

POSITION DETAILS

Hours per week:

18

Employee Status:

Part-Time 1

Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$39.00 - $68.25

Actual pay offered will vary based on years of experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options (403(b) & 457). Medical insurance coverage begins on day one and is available to both full time and part time employees. Additionally, employees receive discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics. Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Our unique PTO plan enables employees to increase their accrual with each year of service!