Registered Nurse (RN), Relocation Assistance/Sign On Advance Eligible

Registered Nurse

At Samaritan, we do more than deliver healthcare - we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community every day. We're committed to creating an exceptional workplace where professionals feel valued, supported, and inspired to provide outstanding care to every patient we serve.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse for our Samaritan community in sunny, Moses Lake, Washington! As a Registered Nurse, you will identify the patient care requirements, complete the nursing process, collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members while providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. Come join a team with a commitment to excellence in all that we do!

Various positions and shifts within Mother Baby Unit, Medical Surgical Unit, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Resource Pool, and Clinics.

Benefits & Incentives:

• Sign-on Bonus of up to $15,000.
• Relocation Bonus of up to $5,000.
• Competitive pay & generous PTO.
• Comprehensive benefits

Requirements:

1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
2. Current Washington State RN Licensure.
3. Experience as an acute care registered nurse preferred. Minimum one year of RN experience preferred for specialty nursing departments.
4. Ability to perform the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of all assigned patients.
5. HCP (Healthcare Provider) Level of BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire AHA or equivalent.

Specific Accountabilities:

1. Performs assessment/data collection, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
2. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner by utilization of/adherence to pre-determined procedures, policies and care plans.
3. Identifies patient/significant other learning needs, readiness for learning, and implements patient teaching as defined by policy and care plans.
4. Documents in patient's chart, via electronic medical records and/or paper processes, per policy and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
5. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient/significant other and family rights, as identified by Samaritan Healthcare regardless of race, age, religion, color, creed, sex, national origin, or any other classification protected by law; and regardless of ability to pay.
6. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of patient care activities. Functions effectively to supervise assigned coworkers.
7. Demonstrates effective organization and priority setting utilizing sound critical thinking.
8. Demonstrates appropriate use of lines of authority.
9. 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.
10. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
11. Functions with awareness of/adherence to safety requirements. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
12. Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures as well as labor agreements.
13. Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization's values.
14. Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
15. Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required, by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

This position reports to the Charge Nurse, Department Director, and other designated supervisory staff on duty. 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.

Why Moses Lake:

• Compared to nearby larger cities, Moses Lake has a 30% cheaper cost of living overall and a 50% lower cost of housing. That's a lot more bang for your buck!
• Brand new state of the art hospital slated for completion in 2026.
• Outdoor Recreation, Zero Traffic - average commute for employees of Samaritan is only 15 minutes!

Samaritan is a multifaceted healthcare organization located in Moses Lake, Washington. Organized as Grant County Public Hospital District No. 1 in 1947, Samaritan is committed to improving the health and well-being of the people of the Columbia Basin.

At Samaritan, what sets us apart is our ability and desire to love. Love for our fellow employees, love for our patients, and love for accomplishing what's best for our community. We seek to work as one unified body, one visionary mindall fueled by one strong, beating, loving heart. Come join us as we are building a state-of-the-art new hospital!

As a Samaritan professional, you will be asked to commit to being part of a culture grounded in our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy that brings service and operational excellence to life each day while creating an exceptional experience for our patients, professionals, physicians, and students. Additionally, how we present ourselves matters, and adherence to our Professional Appearance Policy reflects the pride, respect, and professionalism we bring to those we serve.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Attention to Detail

Expert

Critical Thinking Skills

Expert

Active Listener

Expert

Problem Solving

Expert

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing.

High School or better in General Studies.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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