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Job description
The Emergency Department staff nurse is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients, ranging from neonates to geriatrics, for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members. Nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital, Nursing Department and regulatory standards. Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members.
Education and Training: Minimum of an Associate's degree from an accredited school of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
Licensures/ Certifications: A current Washington RN license and American Heart Association BLS is required upon hire. ACLS, PALS, TNCC and NIHSS are desired upon hire. If not certified or current, candidates have 3 months from date of hire to obtain the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and NIH Stroke Scale/Score (NIHSS), must complete within 12 months from date of hire.
Experience: Previous health care experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities: Must have strong communication/writing skills and be able to deal effectively with patients and family members in crisis situations.
Able to work in a team environment while maintaining a highly professional and productive work ethic.
Competent in the use of computers.
Benefits Overview: Paid Time Off
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Retirement 403(b) with matching contributions
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
clarkston, WA, 99403, US
Who can apply
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