Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

A clinically competent registered professional nurse who delivers 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 under the Washington State Nurse Practice Act, WAC, and ANA Code of Ethics. This Labor and Delivery position is based in acute care nursing. It offers a sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 and requires a one-year commitment to Central Washington Hospital; the bonus applies to external candidates only.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN standard).
Current Washington State RN license under RCW 18.88 or licensure through the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).
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 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 patient information accurately, complete ongoing holistic assessments, and respond appropriately to patient status.
Develop, implement, and continually reassess individualized patient plans of care.
Provide nursing care, including medication administration and nursing procedures or treatments.
Determine and complete appropriate nursing actions to meet care goals, including patients’ physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs.
Teach patients, families, and significant others appropriate health information and provide written informational materials in a timely manner.
Continually evaluate discharge plans for appropriateness, educational needs, and necessary changes.
Accurately document care, assessments, plans of care, interventions, and responses.
Handle 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; take responsibility for professional development and personal growth.
Work within the Washington Nurse Practice Act and unit-specific standards of practice, 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.
Actively participate in quality improvement programs.
Follow applicable Confluence Health and 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.