ICU RN
Moses Lake, WA
Learnbeyond Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARYThis position is responsible for functioning as both a caregiver and care manager. In the caregiver role, the RN assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame implementing the Nursing Process. In the role of care manager, the RN directs and oversees the work of other caregivers, (nurses and non-nurses) via delegation, coordination, supervision, and validation/evaluation of patient care outcomes. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of Patient Care Services along with having the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.SAMARITAN CORE VALUES & BEHAVORIAL STANDARDSListen:Makes eye contact and presents attentive body language when spoken toSets aside all distractions to give their full attention (cell phones, looking at emails)Listens with the intent of seeking to understandAssumes positive intentRepeats what they hear to ensure understanding of messageLove:Develops and nurtures relationships with other professionals and patientsPuts other's needs ahead of their ownIs encouraging and uplifting to those around themIs honest and forgiving in their dealingsGives grace to those needing it and to themselvesGives the time needed to make others feel supportedIs patient in their interactions and requestsEngages in opportunities to support our community through volunteer work facilitated by Samaritan and the Samaritan FoundationRespect:Is committed to finding solutions rather than complaining or blaming othersValues other people's perspectives that may be different than their ownIs transparent, open, and honest in their communicationMaintains and fosters a trusting relationship with other professionalsIs reliable and considerate of others and their timeExcel:Gives more than expectedUnderstands that they are the Patient Experience, they are SamaritanWorks to constantly advance safety by identifying safety concerns and remedying them with safe practicesLearns from mistakes and is open to feedbackStrives to be their best every day by pitching in and helping where neededInnovate:Embraces and promotes change to include technology and means of delivering careFosters an environment of creativity and openness to new ideasEngages in promoting and facilitating in growth of the organizationTakes an active role in shaping and upholding the culture of SamaritanTakes initiative to identify opportunities and solutionsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Performs assessment/data collection, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.2. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner by utilization of/adherence to pre-determined procedures, policies and care plans.3. Identifies patient/significant other learning needs, readiness for learning, and implements patient teaching as defined by policy and care plans.4. Documents in patients chart, via electronic medical records and/or paper processes, per policy and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.5. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient/significant other and family rights, as identified by *** regardless of race, age, religion, color, creed, sex, national origin, or any other classification protected by law; and regardless of ability to pay.6. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of patient care activities. Functions effectively to supervise assigned coworkers.7. Demonstrates effective organization and priority setting utilizing sound critical thinking.8. Demonstrates appropriate use of lines of authority.9. May be required to function as a Charge Nurse to include: Delegation of patient assignment/re-assignment; assists/informs with admits, discharges, and transfers; coordinates staff coverage for breaks; helps staff problem-solve; serves as a lead for unit.10. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.11. Functions with awareness of/adherence to safety requirements. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.12. Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures as well as labor agreements.13. Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organizations values.14. Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.15. Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required, by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe individual in this position reports to the Nursing Department Director, House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, and other designated supervisory staff on duty. This position works closely with patients, physicians, and other clinicians in order to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE· Education:a. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.· License:a. Current Washington State RN Licensure.· Certification:a. HCP (Healthcare Provider) Level of BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire AHA or equivalent.· Experience:a. Experience as an acute care registered nurse preferred.b. Minimum one year of RN experience preferred for specialty nursing departments.· Skills/Competencies:a. Ability to perform the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of all assigned patients.b. Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.c. Demonstrate accountability. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.d. Crisis managemente. Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.f. Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.See attached Addendum for unit-specific position qualifications.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:1. Frequent standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.2. Manual dexterity, light physical effort, ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs. (supplies and equipment). Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 8 to 12 hours per shift and adroitly manage multiple pieces of equipment/tubes/invasive lines.3. Physical strength to perform CPR (bed/floor), lift and push/pull 60 to 300 pounds (with assistance) as often as 20 times per 8 to 12 hours and perform constant walking, twisting, turning, and stretching maneuvers in patient care and use of equipment.4. Keen mental faculties to perform assessment and decision-making skills in the management of acutely ill patients.5. Good reading eyesight. Is able to see clearly 20 feet or more, to judge distance and space relationships, and to see peripherally. Visual acuity to observe patient assessment data and use manual/automated documentation tools.6. Emotional stability: Conducive to dealing with a high stress level for 8 to 12 hours at a time associated with caring for acute patients/families, fast-paced physical activity, rapidly changing patient conditions, emotional demands of patients and their families, and demands of maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physicians, and other health care workers.7. Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.Intensive Care Unit1. ACLS (AHA Advanced Life Support) certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed every 2 years.2. PALS (AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire and renewed every 2 years3. TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification obtained within 12 months of hire and renewed every 4 years.4. PEARS (AHA Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization) certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire and renewed every 2 years.5. Moderate sedation training to be completed within 12 months of hire and annually thereafter.6. RN-C Preferred7. TOTAL JOINT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS:· Continuing Education Requirementso 4 hours of orientation trainingo 4 hours annual training· Performance expectationso Follow the pathway for total joint replacement dependent on area of specialtyMay cancel up to two shifts per month or up to six shifts within any 13 week assignment

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Days

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
There will be up to 24 hours of call off available to the facility at no cost during the course of the assignment.

Sub Specialty:
Intensive Care / Coronary Nurse (ICU)

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13