Full Time Cancer Center Permanent Charge RN

The work location for this position is in Lewiston, Idaho

Are you an RN seeking an exciting new leadership opportunity?  

Here at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, we value our nurses and recognize their exceptional contributions to our patients' health and wellness. As part of our commitment to attracting the best talent, we are offering increased pay rates that are highly competitive in the industry.

As a Permanent Charge RN on our team, you will have the chance to:

• Make a real difference in the lives of our patients through the delivery of exceptional, personalized care.
• Be part of a collaborative, professional environment where your opinions and expertise are valued.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that respects your work-life balance.
• Receive competitive compensation that recognizes your skills and experience, with the added benefit of our updated pay rates.

At St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, we offer a robust benefit package that will give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve…

• Multiple offers to choose from which includes PPO to include HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term, Long-term, PTO, 401K, Perkspot (discount program), Purchasing power, Voluntary Benefit (legal, critical illness, Accident Insurance, Permanent Life insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Auto Home Ins., Identity theft, and Pet insurance
• Quantum Health
• Multi-facetted wellness program
• Employee assistance Program
• Telemedicine program
• Education Assistance
• Career Development
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Scholarship Of Hope
• Tuition Advancement Payback Plan

We are looking for compassionate, qualified RN leaders who share our dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. If you are a passionate leader who wants to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Below is our job description and minimum requirements to apply.

HOURS:  8:00am - 5:30pm

PRIMARY (ESSENTIAL) DUTIES

• Assesses department activities, patient care needs, status changes.
• Assigns and/or delegates care to other staff members.  Reassigns as necessary to meet changing needs.
• Prescribes care to be delivered based on nursing diagnosis, patient needs, patient problems and available resources.  May delegate to other RNs.
• Plans care based on assessment.  May delegate planning to another RN.
• Plans and coordinates nursing care and department activities for/during a given shift.
• Participates in direct patient care as needed.
• Plans for patients' discharge, or delegates to another RN.  Collaborates with physicians and other services to assure discharge planning.
• Delegates to other individuals contributing to the delivery of nursing care.
• Facilitates conflict resolution between care givers and others.
• Acts as a patient advocate to assure high-quality care is delivered.
• Communicates with physicians to inform/collaborate/receive information and clarify.  May delegate to another RN.
• Assures that physicians' orders are reviewed & implemented or clarified.  May delegate to another RN.
• Coordinates care with other services which provide care and therapy.
• Informs Department Director an/or Supervisor of significant changes in patients conditions, problems which carry over from one shift to another, significant unresolved issues, professional issues and other concerns affecting them.
• Promotes positive working relationships among and between team members and between shifts.
• Acts as a resource person for other staff members and for other departments and supervisors during a specific shift.
• Participates in interdepartmental conferences, meetings and communications as needed during a specific shift, i.e., care conferences.
• Assures that the Philosophy of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is practiced and that patients' rights are upheld.
• Considers cost impact and resource availability in assignment making, priority setting, selection of equipment and supplies and in minimizing overtime.
• Evaluates outcomes of care, patient adaptation, effectiveness of treatment and communicates information to appropriate persons.  May delegate to another RN.
• Informs Supervisor and/or Department Director of perceived overstaffing and of perceived need for additional staff. This should occur at time of need or excess.
• Reports relevant and significant information to next shift.  May delegate this responsibility.

Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position.  While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.

Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

• Associate of Science degree in nursing (ASN)
• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
• Minimum of two years' applicable experience preferred
• Current license in the state of Idaho, or licensure eligible
• BLS on first day or to be assigned by the Learning Center