RN, Emergency Department, Night Shift - Per Diem

Summit Pacific Medical Center • Elma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Summit Pacific Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. This is a Per Diem position for the night shift. The ED RN provides general nursing care with initiative and independent judgment, possessing basic knowledge of nursing principles and techniques. The role operates in compliance with the Washington State Nurse Practice Act and Summit Pacific Medical Center's policies and procedures. The hospital is a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, operating a 24/7 Emergency Department, Level II Cardiac Center, Level III Stroke Center, and three rural healthcare clinics, along with a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. The organization's vision is to build the healthiest community in the Nation.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
• Current and unrestricted Washington State Nursing license
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
• TNCC certification required within 6 months of hire
• Working knowledge of nursing procedures and functions
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Respects patient’s right to privacy, protects confidential information following HIPAA standards and maintains accountability for patient safety.
• Knowledge of the organization, functions and activities of the nursing unit.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned work in coordination with other activities on the unit.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Ability to communicate and document information accurately and legibly.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• At least one year of RN experience in emergency room, preferred

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with education, experience, and approved nursing techniques.
• Provides physicians and other members of the health care team with accurate and timely information to promote continuity and excellence of care.
• Utilizes nursing process in the assessment, care, and documentation of patient care.
• Prepares equipment and supplies and assists providers with treatment and examination of patients.
• Carries out physicians orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accurately and appropriately documents patient care and treatments, including medications and vital signs.
• Develops and documents a patient-specific care plan for each inpatient within 24 hours of admission.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through appropriate charging of supplies and pharmacy items.
• Provides direct patient care according to established standards of care.
• Recognizes legal implications of patient care by obtaining appropriate consents.
• Is familiar with the Nurse Practice Act and practices within that framework at all times.
• Fosters a culture of teamwork by participating in orientation of new personnel, nursing staff meetings, and in-service trainings.
• Participates and completes special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment by asking clarifying questions and/or providing constructive input professionally.
• Builds and maintains working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.
• Creates positive experiences for patients, customers, and co-workers by consistently providing a high level of service.
• Demonstrates ongoing learning and development by pursuing opportunities to increase mastery of assigned functions and develop new skills.
• Exhibits effective work skills by demonstrating initiative and successfully performing advanced job duties.
• Facilitates teamwork by actively engaging in team activities.
• Fosters an environment of trust by role-modeling integrity.
• Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by developing awareness of departmental contributions and participating in department strategies and tactics.
• Supports the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; complies with SPMC policies and procedures; and conducts themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level