RN - Kootenai Clinic

About the Job

Promotes optimal health, well-being and safety through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, and the Idaho Nurse Practice Act. Provides relationship based care as demonstrated by recognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate, coordinated and culturally competent care based on respect for patient's preferences, values, and needs. Engages fully within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Integrates best current evidence into clinical practice and uses data to monitor and improve the outcomes of care processes. Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• 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 condition, medications, and self-care skills

• Performs a variety of tasks

• 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

Full Time- Days

• 12 Hour Shifts

• 72 hours per pay period- Rotating Weekends required

Kootenai Urgent Care Schedule Considerations: Our Kootenai Urgent Care team staffs all three locations: Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, and Post Falls. If you are hired into a position with the Urgent Care team, your scheduled shifts will be at all three locations, and your scheduled location will vary based on team needs. The maximum distance between locations is 9 miles

Team Highlights

Kootenai Urgent Care provides high quality comprehensive medical care In Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Hayden, Idaho for non‐life threatening illness/injury without an appointment. We are open seven days a week for immediate care. We offer in-office X-rays when necessary.

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
• 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. We are a proud member of the highly regarded Mayo Clinical Care Network, giving us access to a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

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 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 referral bonus program

• 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! Please reach out to Talent Acquisition Consultant Alex Cronnelly at acronnelly@kh.org or call our HR front desk at 208-625-4620 with questions.

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.