RN Critical Access - Emergency Department

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking anRN Critical Access- Emergency Departmentfor a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position.

PeaceHealth Peace Island is a critical access hospital and medical clinic, providing high-quality health care services for those who live or work in, or visit, the San Juan Islands. The latest technology and highly qualified physicians and caregivers deliver safe, compassionate care.

-We offer comprehensive benefits and compensation package, as well as relocation assistance-

The RN Critical Access is a team member who provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team.

Details of the Position:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• May coordinate admissions, discharges and transfers; communicates and prioritizes, and provides for patient privacy, exercises discretion and assures confidentiality at all times.
• Works collaboratively and professionally with the physicians and leadership in the delivery of patient care and problem solving within the department.
• Assures continuous patient care including, but not limited to, overseeing the stocking of supplies, medications, and patient care items; staff breaks and lunches; timeliness of patient flow throughout the department and ancillary departments.
• May perform limited x-ray examinations, point of care testing and other procedures as determined and will apply, appropriate infection control and radiation safety.
• Participates in quality and process improvement initiatives through gathering of data, staff education and monitoring utilizing the tools recommend by the organization.
• Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Will be required to perform patient transport functions.
• Will perform environmental services, security assistance and emergency response duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you Bring:

• Graduate of an accredited State Board of Nursing approved program required.
• BSN preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years recent experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• Minimum of two years recent experience in an Emergency Department or Urgent Care Setting preferred.
• Demonstrated competency to perform procedures as required.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• Current ACLS certification required at date of hire.
• ENPC & TNCC must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Current WA Food Handler’s Card required at date of hire.
• Successfully completes the nonviolent crisis intervention course in orientation and renews training as outlined in policy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
• Able to support and interpret clinic’s philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and medical center needs in decision making
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications.

Some postings may be for a training/residency position and the following criteria will apply to those postings: RN’s currently attached to a training or residency position within the department are eligible to apply.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

For a full description of the position or for questions, contact Melissa, [email protected].

PeaceHealth offers outstanding Benefits!

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.