Registered Nurse - S.W.A.T.

ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER:

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

FTE:

0%

WORK SHIFT

Variable

PAY RANGE:

$41.68 - $74.60

UNION:

SEIU 1199-RN and LPN

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:

Weekend & Holiday Shifts: Yes

On Call Shifts: No

Shift Differentials:

• Evening - $3.00/hour
• Night - $5.00/hour
• Weekend - $4.50/hour

Premiums:

• Standby - $4.00/hour
• Charge - $3.25/hour
• Float - $2.50/hour
• Per Diem - 15% (on rate of pay, in lieu of benefits)
• Certification - $2.00/hour
• Preceptor - $1.00/hour
• Advanced Preceptor - $2.00/hour
• San Exam - $500.00

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Registered Nurse, S.W.A.T., assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients in areas assigned, providing care in multiple settings, including Emergency Services, ICU/Telemetry, Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Surgical Services as appropriate to skills and training. This position may supervise the care given by Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Aides, Emergency Room Technicians, and other support staff. The Registered Nurse, S.W.A.T., has contact with patients under a variety of circumstances and may handle emergent or crisis situations. This position maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting, demonstrates the values contained in the OMC and Nursing Department mission and philosophy statements, and supports and promotes a positive image of professional nursing and OMC. 

EDUCATION

• Graduate from accredited school of nursing required.  

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a hospital setting with emergency and/or ICU experience required.
• PACU/Recovery/Surgical experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS

• Washington State RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required within 6 months of hire.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required within 60 days of hire. 

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.