Registered Nurse - Surgical Outpatient Services - Per Diem

Kittitas Valley Healthcare•Ellensburg, WA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The RN provides direct patient care and supervises care delivered by professional and ancillary personnel. The RN assesses and plans for the educational needs of patients and families to support the maintenance or restoration of health after discharge. As a member of the health team, the RN implements the nursing plan, coordinates with the medical plan, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. The role demonstrates professionalism through quality care, leadership, and continued professional growth and development. The RN also participates in quality assurance and process-improvement initiatives with the nursing team. Hospital RNs may be asked to float to other departments as patient needs dictate. This per diem position requires call rotation and at least 48 hours of work over a rolling three-scheduling-period, per the WSNA contract. It is not benefits eligible. The wage range is $44.70 to $79.60 per hour, based on applicable experience. Shift differentials apply: $3.00 per hour for evenings (3 p.m.–11 p.m.), 12% of the hourly base rate for nights (11 p.m.–7 a.m.), and $3.50 per hour for weekends. The position may also qualify for an additional 15% premium in lieu of benefits.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current license to practice in the State of Washington.
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers card; maintenance required.
Obtain ACLS within six months of hire; maintenance required.
Obtain PALS within six months of hire; maintenance required.
Current perianesthesia, PACU, or conscious sedation experience.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous clinical experience in an appropriate nursing area.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of patient care.
Provide direct patient care and supervise care provided by professional and ancillary personnel.
Assess and plan for the educational needs of patients and families to support health maintenance or restoration after discharge.
Implement the nursing plan and coordinate it with the medical plan.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrate professionalism through quality of care, leadership, and continued professional growth and development.
Participate in quality assurance and process-improvement initiatives with the nursing team.
Float to other hospital departments as patient needs dictate.
Participate in the required call rotation.