RN - Emergency Department

About the job

Kootenai Health is hiring a per diem registered nurse (RN) for its Emergency Department (Emergency Services) in Coeur d'Alene. The nurse uses the nursing process to give coordinated, patient-centered care as part of nursing and inter-professional teams.

Kootenai Health serves patients across northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest, and it says it holds Magnet status for nursing excellence.

What you'll do

• Assist physicians during exams and procedures
• Perform patient tests and give medications within the RN scope of practice
• Set care goals with patients and teach patients and families about their condition, medications and self-care
• Use current evidence and data to improve care outcomes
• Meet the age-specific needs of the patients served

What you need

• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program; an ADN or diploma is required
• The posting asks for at least 3 years of patient-facing RN experience at hire; it also says nurses without a BSN with less than 3 years must enroll in a bachelor's (or higher) nursing program within 1 year of employment and finish within 3 years of hire
• An Idaho RN license, a pending license shown by a temporary license, or a current RN license from a compact state before the start date
• CCRN, CNOR, or at least 1 year of experience in critical care, emergency or OR/PACU, as applicable
• ACLS certification
• BLS from AHA Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross or AHA Health Saver, or KH BLS during general orientation
• Able to lift and move up to 35 lbs, stand for long periods, stoop, crouch or bend, move heavy equipment and help transfer patients

Preferred

• A BSN or higher

Schedule

• Per diem, shifts vary

Benefits

• Telemedicine and wellbeing resources, which the posting says are open to all employees
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• A wellness program with coaching and financial wellness help, plus free or discounted fitness centers and wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot employee discounts and an employee referral bonus program