Three Rivers Hospital is seeking a full-time Charge Nurse-ER-Med Surg RN to join our night team! To view the full job posting and download an application, please visit the Opportunity page on our website, linked below.
Position Summary
Charge: The Charge Nurse is responsible for providing on-site nursing service supervision and performing delegated administrative functions during a specific work shift. The Charge Nurse is responsible for implementation of current standards of nursing care and for interpreting hospital policy to the employees, patients, families, physicians, and various interested public institutions.
ER: Provides professional nursing care to acutely ill, convalescing, and chronically ill patients in support of care as directed by the Medical Staff in our ER department, as well as supervising the bedside care of nursing assistants assigned to work with these patients. This position includes triage care duties.
Med Surg: Provides professional nursing care to acutely ill, convalescing, and chronically ill patients in support of care as directed by the Medical Staff, as well as supervising the bedside care of nursing assistants assigned to work with these patients.
Essential Job Duties
Charge: Supervises/coordinates nursing care delivery during shift including coverage of the ER when ER nurse is not scheduled. Obtains medications from pharmacy prn (when pharmacist not in-house). Promotes teamwork by offering assistance to the staff physically and emotionally. Supports organizational structure, serving appropriately in the chain of command, making appropriate decisions. Coordinates staffing needs for current and following shift in a timely manner. Fills out shift reports and acuity forms and adjusts staffing accordingly. Monitors staff performance, reporting deficiencies appropriately. Assists with OB Nurse during deliveries and/or assigns OB nurse back up if unable to assist. Carries out other duties as assigned by Nursing Management.
ER: Provides or assists with the initiation and maintenance of accurate concise outpatient records. Communicates in a timely fashion pertinent assessment to the Providers and carries out orders. Identifies nursing service problems and assists in their resolutions. Participates in activities to track quality of patient care and its conformance to recognize standards of care for nursing services.
Med Surg: Assess patients and perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age and diagnosis. Enter patient information into EMR system. Communicate with Providers, Charge Nurse and care team members, as appropriate, regarding changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomology. Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment. Perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.
Qualifications: Current WA state RN license and candidate must have BLS, ACLS, TNCC & PALS certifications.
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Now Hiring! Many job opportunities at Three Rivers Hospital. Nursing, Radiology, Healthcare, jobs - Positions available now in Okanogan and Douglas CountyA winter storm warning is in effect until 10 a.m. tomorrow, with heavy snow accumulations expected in the higher elevations and over mountain passes. If you're traveling tonight, be extra cautious! Store emergency supplies in your vehicle just in case, such as blankets, water, flashlights, and roadside kits.WINTER STORM WARNING
for Okanogan County December 11th & 12th.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, King, parts of Pierce and Lewis and the eastern slopes of the Cascades in Okanogan and Chelan from today through Friday. Heavy snow accumulation is expected.
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12-11-19 10:12 a.m.
Vicki Orford, vice chair of the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners, has submitted her resignation effective December 31, 2019. We wish Vicki well and we're thankful for her years of service and leadership!
Three Rivers Hospital commissioner retiring from board - Three Rivers Hospital
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Three Rivers Hospital Commissioner Vicki Orford, who was appointed in February 2011, is retiring from the board effective December 31, 2019.Jennifer Best
Jennifer Best joined Three Rivers Hospital in June 2014 as the Administrative Assistant. She filled that role for nearly five years before being promoted to Business Development Coordinator. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies with a concentration in Print Journalism, and she worked for eight years as a reporter/photographer in North Central Washington before joining the Three Rivers Hospital team.
Jennifer works with the administration, providers, and staff at Three Rivers Hospital and Three Rivers Family Medicine to help educate hospital district residents about our services, and she coordinates with other local healthcare and civic entities to further Three Rivers’ vision of being a trusted community partner. You can contact Jennifer at 509-645-3346, or at media@trhospital.net.