Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Emergency Department Registered NurseThe Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department is responsible for providing primary patient care in the Emergency Department including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.Location: Anacortes, WA, Onsite Schedule: Per Diem/Variable shiftSalary Range: $37.64 – $71.35 per hourShift Differentials:Night: +$4.75/hrWeekend: +$4.00/hrBSN Premium: +$1.00/hrCertification Premium: +$1.00/hrWhat you will be doing:Provide direct care to patients from infancy to adulthoodDemonstrates understanding of triage principles of life-threatening, urgent, and non-emergent categories of ED patients, and takes appropriate actions.Administers prescribed medications and treatments, determining correct dosage calculations of prescribed medications in accordance with approved nursing standards.Utilizes 5 step nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide patient care.Participates in communication and problem solving with patient/significant other, health team members and other departments.Assesses knowledge level of patient/significant other and determines patient's priority of felt needs.Teaches patients about their health needs including treatments, self -care, precautions, and access to future assistance by the health care team.Documents appropriate components of the nursing process according to established standards.Assesses own learning needs and establishes priorities and develops action plan.Promotes and maintains a high level of confidentiality for self and others. Respects the rights ofGives input to annual budgetMust have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization8 hours of stroke or related education per year.Other duties as delegated by director.What you will bring to the role:Graduation from an accredited school of nursingCurrent Washington State RN LicenseNurses with Emergency Department Experience:Current AHA BLS certificationCurrent AHA ACLS certificationCurrent ENPC or PALS current or completed within 60 days of hireTrauma Nurse Care Curriculum (TNCC) proof of completion at least once in careerNurses without Emergency Department Experience:Current AHA BLS certificationCurrent AHA ACLS certificationPALS completion within 60 days of hireENPC completion within 90 days of hireTrauma Nurse Care Curriculum (TNCC) completion within 6 months of hire.Can identify emergent situations, and is able to perform in a calm and professional manner during the emergency situation.Can demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's/employee's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.Ability to respond in a constructive and sensitive manner to the verbal and non-verbal behavior of patients, families, visitors, peers, and other hospital personnel.Ability to accept constructive criticism and take action to improve.Ability to perform position responsibilities with emotional maturityMake a Difference with UsAt Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.Why You'll Love Working HereWe believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you'll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness BenefitsLife Insurance and Long-Term Disability CoverageVested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending AccountsTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment ProgramsEmployee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused teamReady to Apply?Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.