RN - ICU

Samaritan Healthcare • Moses Lake, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for functioning as both a caregiver and care manager. In the caregiver role, the RN assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame implementing the Nursing Process. In the role of care manager, the RN directs and oversees the work of other caregivers, via delegation, coordination, supervision, and validation/evaluation of patient care outcomes. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of Patient Care Services along with having the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Washington State RN Licensure.
• HCP (Healthcare Provider) Level of BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS (AHA Advanced Life Support) certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed every 2 years.
• PALS (AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire and renewed every 2 years.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification obtained within 12 months of hire and renewed every 4 years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an acute care registered nurse preferred.
• Minimum one year of RN experience preferred for specialty nursing departments.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment/data collection, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner by utilization of/adherence to pre-determined procedures, policies and care plans.
• Documents in patient’s chart, via electronic medical records and/or paper processes, per policy and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
• May be required to function as a Charge Nurse to include: Delegation of patient assignment/re-assignment; assists/informs with admits, discharges, and transfers; coordinates staff coverage for breaks; helps staff problem-solve; serves as a lead for unit.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in the field of expertise.

What This Job Offers

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