RN

Registered Nurse

3 East is a 37-bed acute level of care unit with 27 private rooms and 5 semi-private rooms located on the third floor of Kootenai Health’s east expansion.  The unit is comprised of nine bariatric lift rooms, five positive pressure rooms and three negative pressure rooms for specific isolation needs, and two rooms equipped for epilepsy monitoring.  The two epilepsy monitoring beds are embedded in the unit, creating the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), and are outfitted with special safety and monitor equipment as well as a monitoring suite.  3 East serves a population which includes the following:  Patients seventeen years of age or older, active/acute seizure and/or seizure disorder, acute/history of stroke or stroke like symptoms, oncology/chemotherapy, Circle of Life, medical/neuro and medical/surgical overflow. Staffing ratios are based on acuity. The unit culture is based on the Kootenai Health Way Handbook and supports the following: Safety-ensuring patient, guest and co-worker safety is a personal priority; Compassion-creating a positive compassionate experience for patient, guest, and co-workers; Engagement-all disciplines committed to doing their very best work and dedicated to the success of each other; Compassion Care Bundle- bedside report, proactive rounding, no pass zone, culture of clean/quiet.

3 East competencies include stoke care/National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), care of epilepsy monitoring patient (EMU), and oncology/chemotherapy administration. Additional track education may be required for certain patient populations. 

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

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 1^st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is 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 referral program
• And much more

Full Time

Night Shift

Pay Range: $43.15 to $62.85

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Doug Jackson at djackson@kh.org with any 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.