RN - Emergency Department

PeaceHealth • Longview, WA

5d

About The Position

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach toward patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team. This is a 0.90 FTE day position with shifts from 0700 to 1930. The posting specifies one year of Epic experience and ED Epic experience, as well as TNCC, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS. No on-call requirement is stated.

Requirements

• Accredited School of Nursing education.
• Registered Nurse credential.
• Basic Life Support upon hire.
• One year of recent emergency medicine or critical care experience within the past three years, or completion of an emergency care new graduate resident/new-to-specialty fellowship training program.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cardiac, complex medical/surgical, pediatric, and multiple trauma patients.
• One year of Epic experience; ED Epic experience is required.
• TNCC, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS are specified in the position posting. Department-specific notes state ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS are required within six months and TNCC within 12 months.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth, development, and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
• Ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient- and family-centered work environment.
• Ability to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Maintain professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in the development of and maintain established hospital policies, procedures, and objectives, as well as quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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