Registered Nurse - Same Day Services - PRN

About the job

Pullman Regional Hospital in Pullman is hiring a per diem registered nurse (RN) for Same Day Services. The nurse independently manages peri-anesthesia care for a varied surgical and procedural population and other outpatient services, filling in for time off, call outs and leaves.

What you'll do

• Assess patients before and after anesthesia, including breathing, pain management and patient education
• Gather information and build a plan of care for each patient based on nursing assessment and evidence-based practice
• Set priorities and act early to prevent complications, working with the multidisciplinary team
• Communicate and collaborate with patients and colleagues and delegate tasks appropriately
• Follow the hospital's high reliability practices, report safety concerns and take part in quality improvement projects
• Keep up with changes in nursing practice and hospital policy and complete annual competencies on time

What you need

• A nursing license in good standing that is acceptable in Washington State
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification at the time of hire, kept current
• The technical skills required of an RN and of this department, and the ability to learn new skills and use new equipment safely
• Strong communication skills and the ability to delegate to and supervise other team members
• Good customer relations skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Available to work one holiday a year

Preferred

• A BSN
• At least two years in acute care nursing, or one year or more in critical care (such as ER, PACU, ICU or PCU)
• Able to cover PACU or ENDO call

Schedule

• Per diem, with no set schedule; covers time off, call outs and leaves
• One holiday a year

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental coverage, a health savings account and paid leave
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage paid by the employer
• Retirement with employer matching contributions
• Voluntary life, critical illness, accident and short-term disability insurance
• Service discounts and EAP resources