Registered Nurse (RN) Family Birth Center, Full Time Days

Samaritan•Moses Lake, WA

5d•$88,171 - $167,648

About The Position

Samaritan Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Family Birth Center. The RN is responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame and implements the Nursing Process, working closely with patients, physicians, and other clinicians to support optimal care and outcomes. The position reports to the Charge Nurse, Department Director, and other designated supervisory staff on duty. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on variable days. The role may include functioning as a Charge Nurse and providing leadership and coordination for the unit. The RN is expected to uphold Samaritan’s mission, vision, and values, follow professional appearance standards, and contribute to service and operational excellence.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Washington State RN licensure.
Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients.
Healthcare Provider-level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent within 30 days of hire.
For Family Birth Center RNs working in MBU: AAP NRP Advanced certification before the end of orientation, renewed every two years.
Completion of the STABLE course within six months of completing orientation, with renewal every two years.
Completion of the OB ALS online course within six months of completing L&D training, with renewal every two years.
For L&D RNs: AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring course within three months of completing L&D training, renewed every two years; Advanced Fetal Monitoring is also acceptable.
Ability to meet the stated physical, visual, communication, and emotional demands, including lifting and moving patients or equipment with assistance, performing CPR, and managing acute patient care.
Critical thinking, independent problem-solving, logical decision-making, accountability, and practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
Crisis management skills and ability to care for patients across the age continuum.
Competency with equipment listed on the department-specific checklist.

Nice To Haves

Acute care registered nurse experience is preferred.
At least one year of RN experience is preferred for specialty nursing departments.
RN-C certification in a specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and collect data regarding patients’ physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
Implement patient care consistently and continuously in accordance with established procedures, policies, and care plans.
Identify patient and significant-other learning needs and readiness, and provide teaching as defined by policy and care plans.
Document care in electronic medical records and/or paper records according to policy and regulatory requirements.
Respect patient and family rights without regard to legally protected classifications or ability to pay.
Delegate patient care activities appropriately and supervise assigned coworkers effectively.
Organize work and set priorities using sound critical thinking.
Use lines of authority appropriately.
When functioning as Charge Nurse, delegate and adjust patient assignments, assist with and inform staff about admissions, discharges, and transfers, coordinate break coverage, help staff solve problems, and serve as a unit lead.
Maintain professional growth through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
Follow safety requirements, including security, MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting, and body mechanics practices.
Comply with organizational policies, procedures, and labor agreements.
Interact courteously and efficiently with team members and support groups in keeping with organizational values.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance appropriate to the job and organization.
Handle additional accountabilities as required by management to meet organizational standards.