Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department, Variable

Samaritan Healthcare•Moses Lake, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our employees and the very best care to our patients. Samaritan Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This position is responsible for functioning as both a caregiver and care manager. In the caregiver role, the RN assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame implementing the Nursing Process. In the role of care manager, the RN directs and oversees the work of other caregivers, (nurses and non-nurses) via delegation, coordination, supervision, and validation/evaluation of patient care outcomes. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of Patient Care Services along with having the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates. This is a full-time position working 36hrs per week, working variable shifts with rotating weekends. EXTRA INCENTIVE: Up to $15,000 sign on bonus, subject to two-year Hospital Sign on Advance Agreement. ( External candidates only. ) WORK ENVIRONMENT The individual in this position reports to the Nursing Department Director, House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, and other designated supervisory staff on duty. This position works closely with patients, physicians, and other clinicians in order to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.

Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
License: Current Washington State RN Licensure.
Certification: HCP (Healthcare Provider) Level of BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire – AHA or equivalent.
Experience: Experience as an acute care registered nurse preferred.
Minimum one year of RN experience preferred for specialty nursing departments.
Skills/Competencies: Ability to perform the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of all assigned patients.
Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
Demonstrate accountability.
Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
Crisis management
Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Department ACLS (AHA Advanced Life Support) certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed every 2 years.
PALS (AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire and renewed every 2 years
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification obtained within 12 months of hire and renewed every 4 years.
Moderate sedation training to be completed within 12 months of hire and annually thereafter.
Emergency Department-CEN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs assessment/data collection, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner by utilization of/adherence to pre-determined procedures, policies and care plans.
Identifies patient/significant other learning needs, readiness for learning, and implements patient teaching as defined by policy and care plans.
Documents in patient’s chart, via electronic medical records and/or paper processes, per policy and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient/significant other and family rights, as identified by Samaritan Healthcare regardless of race, age, religion, color, creed, sex, national origin, or any other classification protected by law; and regardless of ability to pay.
Demonstrates appropriate delegation of patient care activities.
Functions effectively to supervise assigned coworkers.
Demonstrates effective organization and priority setting utilizing sound critical thinking.
Demonstrates appropriate use of lines of authority.
May be required to function as a Charge Nurse to include: Delegation of patient assignment/re-assignment; assists/informs with admits, discharges, and transfers; coordinates staff coverage for breaks; helps staff problem-solve; serves as a lead for unit.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Functions with awareness of/adherence to safety requirements. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures as well as labor agreements.
As a Samaritan Healthcare professional, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, professional, physician, and student experience.