RN Rapid Response BSN     

Job Code: 28417    

 

Position Summary

Applies advanced nursing knowledge, specialized expertise and experience to guide and support nurses and other clinicians caring for acutely ill patients at the bedside with a focus on assigned disease states.

 

Responsibilities

•    Evaluates practice and helps to drive clinical changes for specific clinical scenarios, and ensures the use of best practices and evidence-based care to achieve the best possible patient outcomes

•    Supports groups in designing and implementing innovative solutions that address system problems and patient care issues

•    Assists teams in process improvement initiatives to improve clinical outcomes

•    Educates and supports other clinical providers in the best practice management of assigned disease states

•    A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected

•    Performs other related duties as assigned

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

•    Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

•    Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

•    Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

 

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

•    Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program

•    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

•    BSN required

•    Minimum 1 year experience in Critical Care or Emergency required; 2 years’ preferred

•    CEN or CCRN required within 6 months of hire

•    ACLS Required

•    BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

•    NIHSS required within 6 months of hire

 

Working Conditions

•    Must be able to maintain a standing position 

•    Typical equipment used in a clinical job

•    Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend

•    Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs

•    Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

•    Must be able to assist in patient transfer

•    Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.

•    Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height

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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:  

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st 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 sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.    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, and more   Robust and interactive employee referral program   And much more  

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 contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@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.