Registered Nurse (RN) - Resource Pool, Per Diem

Job Category : Patient Care Services Requisition Number : REGIS004381 Apply now Locations Showing 1 location Samaritan Hospital Samaritan Hospital 801 E Wheeler Rd Moses Lake, WA 98837, USA Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner. Our Values At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our employees and the very best care to our patients. Samaritan Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse. As a Registered Nurse, you are responsible for a group of patients for a designated time frame implementing the Nursing Process. You work closely with patients, physicians, and other clinicians to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes. Samaritan Healthcare is designated as a Trauma Level III by the Washington State Department of Health (WSDH). This position reports to the Charge Nurse, Department Director, and other designated supervisory staff on duty. This is a per diem position with variable hours and shifts per week. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES Performs assessment/data collection focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner per procedures, policies and care plans. Identifies patient/significant other learning needs, readiness for learning, and implements patient teaching as defined by policy and care plans. Documents in patient charts via electronic medical records and/or paper processes per policy and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates awareness of patient/family rights and provides care regardless of race, age, religion, color, creed, sex, national origin, or ability to pay. Delegates patient care activities appropriately and supervises assigned coworkers as needed. Maintains organization and priority setting with sound critical thinking. Uses lines of authority appropriately. May function as a Charge Nurse including delegation of assignment, assisting with admits/discharges/transfers, coordinating staff coverage for breaks, and leading the unit. Maintains professional growth through education and affiliations to stay current in the field. Operates with awareness of safety requirements including infection control, MSDS, equipment, fire, disaster planning, and safe patient handling. Complies with organization policies, procedures, and labor agreements. Communicates courteously with team members and other groups in alignment with the organization’s values. Maintains professional appearance and behavior to meet job standards and represent the organization. Assumes additional accountabilities as required by management to meet organizational standards. Qualifications for this position include (not limited to) Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current Washington State RN licensure. Experience as an acute care registered nurse preferred; minimum one year of RN experience preferred for specialty nursing departments. Ability to perform the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for all assigned patients. HCP level of BLS within 30 days of hire – AHA or equivalent. Department RN Preferred Qualifications & Competencies: Resource RN Obtain all applicable certifications for the nursing units trained. AWHONN’s Advanced Fetal Monitoring course is only required if labor-trained and caring for pregnant patients. NRP is only required if labor-trained and caring for pregnant patients. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Manual dexterity with ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs; ability to ambulate 8 to 12 hours per shift and manage multiple pieces of equipment. Strength to perform CPR and to lift/push/pull 60 to 300 pounds with assistance as often as 20 times per shift. Good mental acuity for assessment and decision making with acutely ill patients. Good distant and peripheral vision to read and observe patient data and operate documentation tools. Emotional stability to handle high stress and emotional demands of caring for patients and families. Effective communication with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and families. COMPETENCIES Critical thinking: independent problem solving and logical decision-making. Accountability and ethical practice. Crisis management. Ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum. Competency with department equipment per checklist. As a Samaritan Healthcare employee, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the best patient, employee, physician, and student experience. Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Required Registered Nurse Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr