Registered Nurse - Surgical Outpatient Services - Part Time (30 hours/week)

Kittitas Valley Healthcare • Ellensburg, WA

115d • $41 - $75

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Currently licensed in the State of Washington
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers card (maintenance required)
• ACLS within 6 months of hire (maintenance required)
• PALS within 6 months of hire (maintenance required)
• Current perianesthesia/PACU/conscious sedation experience

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assessing patient health problems and needs
• Developing and implementing nursing care plans
• Supervising care provided by professional and ancillary personnel
• Educating patients and families on health maintenance and restoration
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Participating in quality assurance and process improvement initiatives
• Floating to other departments as needed based on patient care requirements

Benefits

• Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust employee wellness program
• Company contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Coverage available for spouses/domestic partners and dependent children
• Continuing education programs
• Pension eligibility after one year of part-time status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree