Job description

Kootenai Health is currently hiring a patient-focused, compassionate PCU RN with a drive to provide exceptional care to those they serve.

Team Highlights

The progressive care unit (PCU) specializes in treating medical and surgical patients whose needs are not serious enough for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) but too complex for regular med/surg units. Patients are treated for a variety of cardiac and other medical problems including dysrhythmias, myocardial infractions, stroke, organ failure, and patients who have recently begun potent drug regimens that require monitoring. As a staff member of the PCU unit, you operate between the basic level of general care and the highly specialized level of ICU care.

· 33 bed unit that is growing to meet the increasing high acuity needs of our community

· Staffing ratios of 3:1 for most high-acuity patients and 4:1 for all others

· Opportunity to cross-train to critical care as PCU-CC hybrid RN after successful completion of fellowship program

About the Job

· Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for an assigned patient population

· Assists physician during examinations and procedures

· Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse

· Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patient and family to understand the condition, medications, and self-care skills

· A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

· Performs other related duties as assigned

· Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

· Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

· Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required
• RN with less than 3 years’ patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire
• RN with at least 3 years’ patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred
• State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” compact with Idaho prior to start date
• BLS Required

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
• Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses
• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality health care system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you! Apply today! kh.org/careers

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.35 - $49.20 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Telemetry

Physical setting:

• Inpatient
• Magnet hospital
• PCU

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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