Registered Nurse (RN) - OB/GYN
Newport Community Hospital
Newport, WA

REGISTERED NURSE - OB Float (25770)

Primary Scheduled Hours: Per Diem (as needed) 12 hour variable shifts. Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Acute Care and/or Emergency 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 Acute Care or Emergency Room system. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with PCP physician about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Will be expected to orient and/or float to Acute Care, ER, OB, Outpatient and Surgery. Who are we? * Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border. We are an independent rural healthcare provider. * Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of: * 24 bed Rural Community Hospital - Trauma Level IV * 15 providers Rural Health Clinic * 72 bed, high level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility * 42 apartment; low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility * In 2021 we celebrated our 100th year in operation servicing the local members of Newport, WA and the surrounding communities. Education Background and Experience: Minimum Education: Associates Degree Nursing, or it's equivalent. Required Licensure / Certifications: * Current RN license within the state of Washinton or Multistate license with authority to work in WA. * Current BLS * Within six (6) months: NRP; AWHONN Intermediate EFM (For RN's new to L&D, also attend classes: Management of L&D, Complications of L&D, The first 18 hours). * Within twelve (12) months: STABLE; ACLS; PALS; TNCC; and other applicable classes as mandated by contract. Required Experience: One (1) or more years of recent Labor and Delivery/Newborn Nursery experience (preferred). Professional Requirements * Maintain regulatory requirements. * Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines. * Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District. * Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner. Essential Job Functions: * 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; neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population. * Ability to adequately assess and reassess 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. * Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately. * Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes. * Follows medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Compensation/How We Care For You: Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range ($38.04 - $54.87/hour) dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation increment increases annually. Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits: We offer competitive wages. Comprehensive benefit package including: * Medical * Dental * Vision * Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match * Long Term Disability * AFLAC * Flexible Spending Account * Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval * We provide a complimentary gym membership * We offer various tuition assistance programs We give back to our community snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly. We work where we play - Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation. * https://pocedc.org/ * https://newporthospitalandhealth.org/gallery/ Our nurse development strategy is competency and confidence focused. We employ nurse techs and foster growth for new graduates including specialty areas. We offer training on the job to new graduates All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization. We offer strong family-like support system Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.