RN Critical Access - Emergency Department, FTE, Nights at PIMC

RN Critical Access – Emergency Department, 0.9 FTE, Nights at PIMC

Peace Health is seeking a RN to serve in our Critical Access hospital’s Emergency Department on a full‑time, 0.90 FTE night schedule.

The RN provides professional patient care, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and ensures safe, high quality care in a busy ED.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges and transfers; communicate and prioritize while safeguarding patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with physicians and leadership to deliver patient care and problem‑solve within the department.
• Assure 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.
• Perform limited x‑ray examinations, point‑of‑care testing and other procedures as determined, applying appropriate infection control and radiation safety.
• Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives through data gathering, staff education and monitoring using the organization’s recommended tools.
• Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Perform patient transport functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Minimum one year of recent experience in an Emergency Department or Urgent Care Setting.
• Demonstrated competency to perform procedures.
• Successfully complete the non‑violent crisis intervention training in orientation and renew training as outlined in policy.

• Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• Upon Hire Basic Life Support.
• ACLS, WA Food Handlers card required at date of hire or transfer.
• ENPC, TNCC, PALS required within 1 year of hire.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required).
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required).
• Able to support and interpret clinic’s philosophy, policies and procedures (Required).
• Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and medical center needs in decision making (Required).
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills (Required).
• Strong organizational skills (Required).
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications (Required).

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., medical carts).
• Perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100‑125 lbs. of force. Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non‑patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health offers a competitive, comprehensive total rewards package including medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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

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