Registered Nurse - Family Birthing Place - Full Time (36 hours/week) - E/N New Grad Residency Available

Kittitas Valley Healthcare • Ellensburg, WA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating delivery of care. The registered nurse is accountable for direct patient care and for supervising the care provided by professional and ancillary personnel. The registered nurse assesses and plans for the educational needs of the patient and family that will contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status on discharge. As a member of the health team, the registered nurse implements the nursing plan, coordinates with the medical plan and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Professionalism is demonstrated by quality of care, leadership and in continued professional growth and development. Quality assurance endeavors, through process improvement initiatives, are implemented through and with the nursing team. Any RN in the hospital may be requested to float to other departments as patient needs dictate.

Nurse Residency Information: This position is eligible for participation in the FBP residency program for new graduate nurses or registered nurses who are New to the specialty of Obstetrics. The Nurse Residency Program Provides:
* Structured orientation and preceptorship with experienced OB nurses.
* Progressive clinical skill development and hands-on training
* Didactic learning sessions through AWHONN focused on perinatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
* Ongoing mentorship and professional support during the transition to independent practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Currently licensed in the State of Washington
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers card (maintenance required)
• NRP within 6 months of hire (maintenance required)
• ACLS within 12 months of hire (maintenance required)
• A Fetal Monitoring course is required within 12 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of previous clinical experience preferred in appropriate nursing area
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• STABLE
• One year of experience in Obstetrics

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating delivery of care.
• Direct patient care and supervising the care provided by professional and ancillary personnel.
• Assessing and planning for the educational needs of the patient and family.
• Implementing the nursing plan, coordinating with the medical plan and working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrating professionalism through quality of care, leadership, and continued professional growth and development.
• Implementing quality assurance endeavors through process improvement initiatives.
• Floating to other departments as patient needs dictate.

Benefits

• Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust employee wellness program
• Company contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (including for spouses/domestic partners and dependent children)
• Pension eligible after just one year of part-time status
• Structured orientation and preceptorship with experienced OB nurses (for Nurse Residency Program)
• Progressive clinical skill development and hands-on training (for Nurse Residency Program)
• Didactic learning sessions through AWHONN focused on perinatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care (for Nurse Residency Program)
• Ongoing mentorship and professional support during the transition to independent practice (for Nurse Residency Program)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree