RN - Emergency Department

Kootenai Hospital; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Shift differentials

Wellness program

PerkSpot discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, ID is seeking a part-time RN to promote health and safety through the nursing process. You will collaborate with inter-professional teams, teach patients and families, and ensure evidence-based care. Requires active RN license and 3+ years of patient-facing experience, ACLS/BLS, and possible CCU/ER/OR exposure.

Competitive benefits offered. This role emphasizes flexibility, patient-centered care, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program.
• Licensed RN with a minimum 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience; ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred.
• Non-BSN RN's with less than 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire must enroll in a BSN (or higher) program within 1 year and complete within 3 years.
• State of Idaho RN license or temporary licensure documented; or current RN licensure from a compact state prior to start date.
• CCRN, CNOR, or a minimum of 1 year experience in Critical Care, Emergency or OR/PACU as applicable.
• ACLS Required.
• BLS Required; current AHA/Red Cross/ KH BLS during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures; perform tests and administer medications within RN scope.
• Promote patient independence by setting care goals and teaching patient and family about condition, medications, and self-care.
• Perform a variety of nursing tasks with creativity and latitude.
• Familiar with standard nursing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; meet age-specific needs of the unit.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Critical Care

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

• Schedule/Shift/Hours Part Time - Variable

Position Summary

Promotes optimal health, well-being and safety through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, and the Idaho Nurse Practice Act. Provides relationship based care as demonstrated by recognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate, coordinated and culturally competent care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, and needs. Engages fully within nursing and inter‑professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision‑making to achieve quality patient care. Integrates best current evidence into clinical practice and uses data to monitor and improve the outcomes of care processes. Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse
• Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patient and family to understand condition, medications, and self‑care skills
• Performs a variety of tasks
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program
• Licensed RN with a minimum 3 years’ patient‑facing RN experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred
• All non-BSN RN's with less than 3 years’ patient‑facing RN experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire
• State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho prior to start date
• CCRN, CNOR, or a minimum of 1 year experience in Critical Care, Emergency or OR/PACU required, as applicable
• ACLS Required
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Must be able to assist in patient transfer
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person‑centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part‑time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit‑eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

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