Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Op

Confluence Health • Wenatchee, WA

2d

About The Position

A clinically competent, registered professional nurse who provides care to patients through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The role involves interacting effectively with patients, significant others, and healthcare team members while maintaining professional nursing standards, including the Washington State Nurse Practice Act, WAC, and ANA Code of Ethics. The position is in acute care nursing and reports to the Perianesthesia Endoscopy Manager. ACLS and PALS are preferred but not required; the posting states they will be obtained within the first year.

Requirements

• Current Washington State nursing licensure under RCW 18.88 or licensure through the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows navigation, mouse use, keyboarding, email communication, and password management.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform related assignments as requested to promote positive visitor, family, and co-worker relations.
• Coordinate and provide high-quality, compassionate patient care using the nursing process and unit-specific standards of practice.
• Collect accurate patient information and complete ongoing holistic assessments, responding appropriately to changes in patient status.
• Develop, implement, and continually reassess individualized patient care plans.
• Provide nursing care, including medication administration and nursing procedures or treatments.
• Determine and complete nursing actions to meet care goals and address patients’ physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs.
• Teach patients, families, and significant others appropriate health information and provide written informational materials.
• Continually evaluate discharge plans for appropriateness, educational needs, and necessary changes.
• Accurately document care, assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient responses in medical records.
• Respond to emergency situations promptly, precisely, and professionally.
• Maintain current knowledge of workflows, processes, and evidence-based procedures.
• Delegate appropriately and oversee care provided by non-licensed assistive personnel.
• Participate in performance evaluation and improvement processes with the Director or Clinical Manager, and take responsibility for professional development and personal growth.
• Practice in accordance with the Washington Nurse Practice Act and unit standards, and remain current with legal aspects of nursing.
• Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members, including physicians, patients, and families, to facilitate effective care and treatment.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff according to hospital and unit policies.
• Participate actively in quality improvement programs.
• Adhere to Confluence Health policies and applicable unit standards.
• Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Demonstrate the Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off
• Generous retirement plans
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed