Registered Nurse

Are you a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking an opportunity in Emergency Services? Klickitat Valley Health is currently seeking dedicated individual to join our team in a casual capacity. As an Emergency Services RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals during their most vulnerable moments. From emergency situation assessing and monitoring patients to administering treatments and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a fast-paced and challenging environment. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional healthcare and thrive in a dynamic setting, we invite you to apply and become part of our Emergency Services team committed to excellence in patient care. This casual position offers varied hours a week.  

The ED staff consists of ED Tech, RN, and ED physician. The department is open 24/7. 

Klickitat Valley Health is a rural, critical-access hospital located in scenic Goldendale, Washington only two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. KVH offers emergency and acute inpatient care and a full scope of ancillary services including General Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, PT / OT, Behavioral Health, Dental, Pain Management, and Hospice. The hospital also owns a busy, well-established primary clinic that is located on the hospital campus. Inpatient care is managed by 24/7 Hospitalist staff. KVH employs over 300 staff. Check out Goldendale here: Welcome to Goldendale!

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Emergency Department (ED) RN provides direct and indirect nursing care in an emergency and medical-surgical setting as defined by the Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse {Nursing Practice Act (RCW 18.79.010-18.79.902)}.  The RN is an important member of the healthcare team and works collaboratively with the other members of the care team to provide optimal outcomes for our patients in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion. The RN demonstrates excellence in customer service during interactions with employees, managers/supervisors, providers, patients and patient family members, etc. The role of the RN includes, but is not limited to: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients’ status, plan of care and goal achievement. The RN will be oriented and float to other departments as necessary. The RN is aware of the potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: blood and blood borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases and potential physical injury while caring for patients. Maintains a safe and clean environment for the care of the patient. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Safety Sensitive per WA SB5123: Yes 

Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):

Education / Licensure:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an active/current RN license in Washington State.  

• BLS, ACLS, and Pals required.

• TNCC required within six (6) months of hire.

• Basic computer knowledge required.

Experience:

• Six (6) months nursing experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• Supports the mission, vision and values of the organization.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the statutes and regulations governing nursing and nursing functions within the legal boundaries of Registered Nurse Practice Act.

• Performs head-to-toe assessment on all patients including pediatric, geriatric, and the general patient population.

• Triage pat