Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Unit

Confluence Health • Wenatchee, WA

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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 healthcare team members while maintaining professional nursing standards, including the Washington State Nurse Practice Act, WAC, and ANA Code of Ethics. The position is in acute care nursing on a surgical unit and reports to the Unit Clinical Manager/Director. Full-time employees receive a range of benefits. External candidates may be eligible for bonuses of up to $6,000, with a one-year commitment to Confluence Health; relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN standard).
• Current Washington State nursing licensure (RCW 18.88).
• 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 needed for safe, high-quality care; complete ongoing holistic assessments and respond appropriately.
• Develop, implement, and continually reassess individualized patient care plans.
• Provide nursing care, including medication administration and nursing procedures or treatments.
• Determine and complete 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.
• Continually evaluate discharge plans for appropriateness, educational needs, and necessary changes.
• Accurately document care, assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient responses in the system.
• 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/Clinical Manager; take responsibility for professional development and personal growth.
• Practice within the Washington Nurse Practice Act and unit 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 according to hospital and unit policies.
• Actively participate in quality improvement programs.
• Follow applicable Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Hospital or Central Washington 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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
• Bonus up to $6,000 for eligible external candidates, subject to a one-year commitment
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree