RN - Critical Care (Neuro/Trauma)

Kootenai Health • Coeur d'Alene, ID

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About The Position

Promotes optimal health, well-being, and safety through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards and the Idaho Nurse Practice Act. Provides relationship-based care by recognizing the patient, family, and/or designee as full partners in providing compassionate, coordinated, and culturally competent care based on respect for patient preferences, values, and needs. Engages fully within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Integrates the best current evidence into clinical practice and uses data to monitor and improve care-process outcomes. Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Licensed RN with a minimum of 3 years of patient-facing RN experience at the time of hire; ADN or diploma required.
• State of Idaho RN licensure, licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure, or current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege-to-practice compact with Idaho, before the start date.
• CCRN, CNOR, or at least 1 year of experience in Critical Care, Emergency, or OR/PACU, as applicable.
• ACLS certification required.
• BLS certification required. Accepted credentials include current AHA Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver, or KH BLS during General Orientation.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Perform patient tests and administer medications within the scope of registered nursing practice.
• Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Meet age-specific needs of the assigned unit.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer-paid options for eligible full-time employees and affordable plans for part-time staff.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Telemedicine and wellbeing resources.
• Tuition assistance after 90 days.
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3% to 6%.
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
• Wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps.
• PerkSpot discounts.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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