Job Description

*Must have ER experience.

Sign on bonus is a 2 year commitment.

MID SHIFT = 1000-2230

This is a union position.

New Hire RN's-

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision paid 100% by Facility

3% Retirement match

Life Flight & Airlift NW Insurance

PTO

EIB

Employee Assistance Program

Local Discounts

Sign on Bonus

Option 1 is a 2-year signing bonus with a retention bonus available in years 3, 4, and 5 for each year the applicant remains in a 0.9 FTE role, provided they do not require college loan assistance.

Year 1: $8,000

Year 2: $8,000

Year 3: $5,000

Year 4: $2,000

Year 5: $2,000

Option 2 offers a 2-year signing bonus with a college loan direct payment bonus that remains available in years 3, 4, and 5 for each year the applicant remains in a 0.9 FTE role.

Year 1: $8,000 + 233/month direct payment to college loan provider

Year 2: $8,000 + 233/month direct payment to college loan provider

Year 3: $233/month direct payment to college loan provider

Year 4: $233/month direct payment to college loan provider

Year 5: $233/month direct payment to college loan provider

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Is able to triage safely, rapidly and accurately, every patient that enters the emergency care system. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with Emergency Department physicians about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately.
• Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret the results of waived tests; takes appropriate action on waived test results.
• Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.
• Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues IV fluids.
• Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• 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 liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes all mandatory education within given timeframe.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
• Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Actively checks and responds to emails.
• Actively participates in the department’s quality improvement (QI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies, and employee handbook.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, vision and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department.
• All Ferry County Health employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and federal regulations, including not but limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with up to six (6) months registered nurse experience.
• Current RN license within the state of practice.
• Current BLS Certification.
• ACLS Certified within six (6) months of hire.
• TNCC within one (1) year of hire.
• PALS within one (1) year of hire.
• This is a safety sensitive position and subject to RCW 49.44.240(3)(g).
  

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical solutions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL AND / OR MENTAL DEMANDS:

The Work Environment & Physical Demands addendum indicates the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Please reach out to HR for the Physical and Mental demands for this position.

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR:

The Standards of Behavior were developed to reflect Ferry County Health’s commitment to excellent community healthcare. The employee’s commitment to practice these Standards of Behavior will promote an optimal environment of care and foster a positive work environment. Every employee is responsible for and must follow the Standards of Behavior.

THE ORGANIZATION

Ferry County Memorial Hospital (dba Ferry County Health) was established in Republic, Washington in 1945 and moved to its present facility in June of 1974. Until 1989, the Hospital was operated by the Ferry County Hospital Association, a private group composed of members of the community.

Ferry County Health is dedicated to improving health and saving lives in our community. Ferry County’s Mission Statement is: To strengthen the health and well-being of our community through partnership and trust.

Ferry County Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age (age 40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.