Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Scheduled Hours: Part-Time Benefitted, 48 hours per pay period, 12-hour shifts, nights Pay Scale: Compensation within the posted range will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity considerations.

Provides skilled nursing care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with minimum supervision. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with the ordering Provider about changes in patient's status, clarifying orders, and other needs.

Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. May be required to float or assist in other areas as assigned, including the Acute Care Unit, Perinatal, Surgery, and Peri-Operative. Duties include but not limited to accurately triaging patients utilizing the Emergency Severity Index (ESI), cardiac monitoring with rapid identification of dysrhythmias, management of critical drips and intubated patients.

Acting as Rapid Response Nurse, high-level critical thinking, multidisciplinary and interagency collaboration. Care of the critically ill to include patients experiencing cardiac emergencies, strokes, sepsis, trauma and behavioral/mental health crisis. Essential Job Functions: Works calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provides age-appropriate care Performs assessments per policy, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. Ability to monitor hemodynamic status, correctly interpret results, and intervene accordingly.

Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques; educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Reports abnormal findings and lab values to Provider and appropriately documents.

Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation, including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Formulates an individualized plan of care collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, the patient, and their support network.

Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, including support network. Education Background and Experience Requirements Minimum Education (Attested) Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Required Licensure / Certification Active Washington State or accepted muti-state Registered Nurse Licensure.

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP within 90 days of hire. ESI (Emergency Severity Index) certification within 90 days of hire. TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) within one (1) year of hire.

ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) within eighteen (18) months of hire. Required Experience (Attested) One (1) year of experience working in Emergency Department or other First Responder role OR two (2) years as an RN in an Acute Care setting. Effective communication and judgement skills, ability to work effectively within a team, adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

BSN, Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN), Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) 5 years as an RN in the Emergency Department or Intensive Care Unit. Professional

Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual District-required and/or job-required educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements.

Wears identification while on duty. Attends staff meetings annually and/or reads and returns all meeting minutes (as per department/contract standards). Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.

Maintains employee/patient confidentiality. Represents the District in a positive and professional manner. Participates in department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Demonstrates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility as well as the departmental Scope of Service. Communicates with patients, residents, guests, family, and staff in a courteous, respectful, and helpful manner. Maintains a clean, safe, and accident-free environment.

Compensation/How We Care For You: Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually. Comprehensive benefit package including: Medical/Dental/Vision Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match Life and Disability Insurance AFLAC Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval Gym membership Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. NHHS employs only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.

S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U. S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services. NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.