Registered Nurse (RN) - Resource Unit

Confluence Health • Wenatchee, WA

2d

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 other members of the health team while maintaining professional nursing standards, including the Washington State Nurse Practice Act, WAC, and ANA Code of Ethics. The Resource Nurse is expected to function independently with a full patient load on at least three core units; at least one must be Medical/Oncology, Surgical/Orthopedics, Progressive Care, or Mother-Baby. The nurse maintains certifications required by the assigned units and stays current with changes on those units through hot topics, daily huddles, and staff meetings. Reports to the Resource Unit Clinical Manager.

Requirements

• Current Washington State RN licensure under RCW 18.88 or licensure through the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).
• Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.
• For ED, PEDS, and ICU tiers: obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of hire.
• For ICU, ED, and PCU tiers: obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire.
• For ED and ICU tiers: obtain Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification within 6 months of hire.
• For MBU and PEDS tiers: obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication, and password management.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Promote positive visitor, family, and coworker relations by performing related assignments as requested.
• Coordinate and provide high-quality, compassionate patient care using the nursing process and unit-specific standards of practice.
• Collect 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 appropriate nursing actions to meet care goals and the patient’s physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs.
• Teach patients, families, and significant others appropriate health information and provide written educational material.
• Continually evaluate the discharge plan and adjust it for appropriateness, educational needs, and changes in the patient’s condition.
• Accurately document care, assessments, plans, interventions, and responses in the patient’s medical record.
• 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 Department Leadership; take responsibility for professional development and personal growth.
• Practice within the Washington Nurse Practice Act and unit-specific standards, and remain current on 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 in accordance with hospital and unit policies.
• Participate actively in quality improvement programs and adhere to Confluence Health policies and unit standards.
• Function independently with a full patient load on at least three core units, including at least one of Medical/Oncology, Surgical/Orthopedics, Progressive Care, or Mother-Baby.
• Maintain certifications required by assigned units and stay current on changes through hot topics, daily huddles, and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 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
• 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