RN - 19514567

Yakima Memorial Hospital • Yakima, WA

16h

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to provide care for patients on a general medical unit. The role includes caring for patients with acute medical conditions, cardiac patients, post-cath lab patients, and oncology patients as needed. The position is open to first-time travelers with two years of total nursing experience.

The facility is a 226-bed nonprofit community hospital, with 34 beds on the 2EW unit. The role uses Epic as its electronic medical record system. Floating may occur within the stated scope throughout the hospital. The patient population includes diverse and underserved groups, including a high percentage of Spanish-speaking individuals. Weekend rotation is at least two weekends per month, and shifts may change according to operational needs. Available shifts are days from 7 AM to 7 PM and nights from 7 PM to 7 AM. Any scrub color is permitted.

Requirements

• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience with trach care, chest tubes, central line maintenance, and general nursing skills.
• Ability to care for patients receiving BiPAP and high-flow oxygen therapies.
• Ability to interpret and measure cardiac rhythms accurately.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with conditions including diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, COVID-19, pneumonia, and other acute medical conditions.
• Care for cardiac patients, including pre- and post-PCI care and management of congestive heart failure, myocardial infarctions, and atrial fibrillation.
• Maintain and monitor central lines.
• Administer titratable drips, including diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, and Lasix.
• Conduct cardiac rhythm assessments.
• Care for post-cath lab patients, including patients with TR bands, and perform timely assessments for fresh cath patients.
• Support oncology patients with various diagnoses as needed; chemotherapy administration is not required unless specified.

What This Job Offers

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