Registered Nurse - Hospital

Pay Range:

The base pay range for this position is

$42.43-$83.95 Hourly

however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Medical Surgical Unit

Reports to: Director and Manager of MS

Classification: Hourly

Position overview:

The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who implements and coordinates patient care specific to the patient population served. Ensures that quality care is provided in an effective and safe manner consistent with the hospital's policies and procedures and within the scope of the practice established by the State of Washington. Demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pullman Regional Hospital, the relationship-based care guiding principles, the philosophy of care, goals of the unit and organization, and demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice.

About the team:

Become part of an inclusive organization whose goal is to improve the health and well being of the unique communities we serve.

Essential Functions:

• Delivery of professional nursing care with the goal of safe and effective patient care.
• Gathers information to formulate a patient care delivery plan based on nursing assessment, utilizing evidenced based practices.
• Makes decisions based upon appropriate stewardship and professional nursing judgment, to establish an effective plan of care for each individual patient.
• Collaborates to promote a therapeutic relationship with patients and colleagues and maintains a professional attitude.
• Actively promotes and contributes to a positive work environment and encourages equitable division of workload with team.
• Stays accountable with changes in professional nursing and hospital policy.
• Completes regulatory and departmental annual competencies within the timeframe set by the organization.
• Demonstrates work effectiveness through safe completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner and uses appropriate delegation to assist in patient care.
• Follows high-reliability practices set by the organization and report safety concerns.
• Actively participates in quality improvement projects throughout the organization to support a safe work environment.
• Participates in organizational wide New Employee Orientation and successful completion of departmental orientation.
• Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility. The expectation is that the employee will be present for all scheduled shifts.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assigned duties and tasks, as needed, to drive towards the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the organization.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrates the ability to perform the required technical skills for a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform the required technical skills for specific department.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn, apply, and individualize new patient care skills and uses new equipment safely.
• Initiates and participates in activities that enhance daily operations of the unit and organization.

Required Education, Licensure, Certifications, and Experience:

• Maintain nursing licensure and stays in good standing.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications completed within three (3) months of hire.
• Telemetry Coursework completed within one (1) year of hire.
• Active Washington State License or a Multi-state license.
• Six (6) hours of Stroke specific education, annually to meet Acute Stroke Ready designation requirements.
• NIHSS certification within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Education, Certifications, and Experience:

• Medical Surgical or Orthopedic certifications.
• New Graduate nurses are welcome to apply.
• EPIC EMR experience.
• Completion of a BSN program within one (1) year of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: 15%. Standing/Walking: 85%.
• Occasional lifting/carrying of supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment and beds weighing over 100 pounds.
• Occasional climbing of stairs to reach other levels of the building.
• Frequent stooping to perform patient care functions.
• Occasional kneeling/crouching/crawling to assist patient and perform patient care functions.
• Occasional reaching/handling/fingering/feeling to obtain supplies, write reports, and perform patient care functions.
• Constant talking/hearing/seeing for all aspects of patient care.
• Frequent moving, repositioning, and transfer of patients.

Environmental Conditions:

• Location: Inside.
• Minimal risk of injury due to proximity of moving parts on computer and copier.
• Must wear personal protective equipment such as eye protection, masks, gowns, and gloves to provide protection from blood, bodily fluids to comply with CDC isolation precautions.
• Must wear appropriate leaded aprons when involved in imaging exams to provide personal protection from radiation.

Travel Requirements:

None

Company Perks:

Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. Pullman Regional is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Services Discount and EAP Resources

A Few More Important Points:

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Disability Contacts:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources at humanresources@pullmanregional.org

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