Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Unit

Confluence Health • Wenatchee, WA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Unit is a clinically competent, registered professional nurse who provides patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and healthcare team members while maintaining professional nursing standards, including the Washington State Nurse Practice Act, applicable WAC, and the ANA Code of Ethics.

This is a full-time position. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available to external candidates and requires a two-year commitment to Confluence Health. The position reports to the Unit Clinical Manager/Director.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN standard).
• Current Washington State RN licensure or licensure through the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication, and password management.
• Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Perform related assignments as requested to promote positive relations with visitors, families, and coworkers.
• Coordinate and provide high-quality, compassionate patient care using the nursing process and unit-specific standards of practice.
• Accurately collect patient information, complete ongoing holistic assessments, and respond appropriately to changes in patient status.
• Develop, implement, and continually reassess individualized patient care plans.
• Provide nursing care, including administering medications and completing nursing procedures and treatments.
• Determine and complete nursing actions that address patients’ physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs.
• Teach patients, families, and significant others appropriate health information and provide written educational materials.
• Continually evaluate discharge plans for appropriateness, educational needs, and necessary changes.
• Accurately document care, assessments, plans, interventions, and patient responses.
• 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/Clinical Manager, and take responsibility for professional development and personal growth.
• Practice within the Washington Nurse Practice Act and unit-specific standards, and stay 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 in quality improvement programs.
• Follow Confluence Health and applicable Wenatchee Valley Hospital or Central Washington Hospital policies and unit standards.
• Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Demonstrate 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
• Retirement plans
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Adoption assistance
• Shift differential
• Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for external candidates, subject to a two-year commitment

What This Job Offers

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