Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
Pullman Regional Hospital
Pullman, WA

New Grad Registered Nurse

Pay Range: $36.70-$72.60 Hourly Wage offered depends on job-related experience, knowledge, and skills. TITLE: Registered Nurse - New Graduate DEPARTMENT: Medical-Surgical Unit FLSA: Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who implements and coordinates patient care specific to the patient population served. The Registered Nurse 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 practice established by the State of Washington. The Registered Nurse 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. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Training: Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) is required, Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Degree must have been completed within the past six months. BLS required within 1 month of hire. ACLS, PALS and NIH Stroke certifications within 6 months of hire. PEARS, TNCC and SANE are not required. Experience: None required. License/Registration: Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington or Multistate license. Population Served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Age, and Elderly. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Planning and Prioritizing Through professional delivery of nursing care with the goal of a high level of satisfaction. Plans and documents patient care using the nursing process, focusing on the provision of continuity of care during the hospitalization through discharge. Demonstrates the ability to reprioritize activities to achieve optimal patient and family outcomes. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to individualize interventions appropriately. Information Gathering Patient care delivery plan based on assessment utilizing research based nursing practice. Collects and analyzes pertinent data and information to develop an ongoing plan of care. Evaluates patient response to nursing interventions and initiates appropriate actions. Decision-Making Using appropriate stewardship and professional nursing judgment, to establish the plan of care. Interprets the patient assessment and applies clinical judgment to optimize patient care. Appropriately delegates tasks to others. Communication Patient care delivery promoting a therapeutic relationship with patients and others. Individualizes communication with patients and/or significant others based on their level of knowledge and comprehension. Consistently completes verbal and written communication regarding patient care in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility to be informed of organizational activities using all methods of communication provided. Utilizes accepted standardized hand-off practices to assure accurate patient care information is communicated to other patient care providers. Technical Proficiency Using professional research based nursing care through a team approach embracing the science of nursing. Demonstrates the ability to perform the required technical skills for the Registered Nurse. Demonstrates the ability to perform the required technical skills for specific department(s). 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. Teamwork Creates an environment where all members receive mutual respect and trust. Initiates and fosters collaboration with the patient, family members, peers, and other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient outcomes. Collaborates with department manager and peers working towards achievement of organizational and departmental goals. Participates in solving departmental and interdepartmental issues in a constructive manner. Quality Commitment to a high level of satisfaction, while being accountable for the outcome. Identifies areas for improvement in organizational systems and actively participates in the performance improvement process. Demonstrates responsibility for the quality of nursing care delivered at PRH. Outcomes Professional delivery, evaluation and documentation of care. Identifies and documents potential and achieved short and long term outcomes of patient care. Evaluates patients' response to interventions and modifies care accordingly. Personal Education Accountable to stay current with changes in professional nursing. Participates in educational activities to acquire and maintain nursing knowledge and skills. Identifies areas for personal and professional improvement and participates in learning activities accordingly. Work Effectiveness Accountable to participate in teamwork and stewardship. Consistently demonstrates the ability to manage a common assignment using appropriate time and resources. Consistently adapts to changes in a constructive manner. Reliability Consistently completes assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner. Demonstrates flexibility in assuming new work responsibilities. Education of Others Remains current on changes in professional practice and research. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized multidisciplinary plan of education for patients and families. Participates in peer and community education. Creating a Safe Work Environment Identifies safety concerns and actively seeks to resolve these issues. Stewardship Assumes the willingness to be accountable for the well-being of the larger organization by operating in service, rather than in control, of those around us. Ethical Conduct Consistently communicates and collaborates with colleagues about decisions which involve legal and ethical issues. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs basic word processing and utilizes computer programs as appropriate for duties. Performs other non-essential functions as requested. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting: 60%. Standing/Walking: 40%. Occasional lifting/carrying of supplies and patient related equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Occasional climbing of stairs to reach other levels of the building. Occasional stooping/kneeling to access documents and supplies in lower cabinets. Frequent reaching/handling/fingering to complete paperwork, operate telephone, and computer. Constant talking/hearing/seeing to interact with patients, staff, physicians, and visitors. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Location: Inside. Occasional exposure to wet/humidity from water, steam, pharmaceutical preparations, and body fluids. Occasional exposure to noise to cause distraction from hospital and patient alarm systems. Occasional risk of injury due to proximity to CPM machine, bed motors, and lifts. Occasional risk of injury due to exposure to chemotherapy agents, disinfectants, and cleaning solutions. Frequent biohazard exposure from soiled patient care items and body fluids. Occasional exposure to fumes and odors from cautery, acetone and body fluids. We believe Pullman Regional Hospital is extraordinary. We are an independent, patient and employee-focused, award-winning organization with a unique, collaborative and inclusive culture. On a daily basis, our 600+ employees serve patients and communities through Pullman Regional Hospital, the Foundation, and our growing network of clinics. We are one of the largest employers in Pullman, WA, and a community leader in healthcare activities. Together, we continue to raise the bar of expectation for quality healthcare and the patient experience. In this way, the extraordinary for all others becomes the expected at Pullman Regional. Our greatest asset is our people. That's why we hire passionate people who are aligned with our mission to nurture and facilitate a healthier quality of life for our region. If you have a passion for health and healing, enjoy helping people, and want to work for an organization that values a growth mindset, we can't wait to meet you!