*Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU, Days
Company: Samaritan Healthcare
Location: Moses Lake
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Our Mission All of us, for each
of you, every time. Our Vision Together, serving as the trusted
regional healthcare partner. Our Values
Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate At Samaritan Healthcare we are
dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we
serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment
for our employees and the very best care to our patients. Samaritan
Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse! At Samaritan Healthcare
we are committed to providing and living out our values within our
work environment and while providing the best care to our patients.
As a Registered Nurse, you are responsible for a group of patients
for a designated time frame implementing the Nursing Process. You
work closely with patients, physicians, and other clinicians in
order to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes. Samaritan
Healthcare is designated as a Trauma Level III by the Washington
State Department of Health (WSDH). This position reports to the
Charge Nurse, Department Director, and other designated supervisory
staff on duty. This is a full-time, position working 36 hours per
week; Days with rotating weekends and holidays, 7am-7:30pm EXTRA
INCENTIVE: Up to $15,000 sign on bonus, subject to two-year
Hospital Sign on Advance Agreement. ( External candidates only. )
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES: Performs assessment/data collection,
focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and
continuous manner by utilization of/adherence to pre-determined
procedures, policies and care plans. Identifies patient/significant
other learning needs, readiness for learning, and implements
patient teaching as defined by policy and care plans. Documents in
patient’s chart, via electronic medical records and/or paper
processes, per policy and in accordance with all regulatory
requirements. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to
patient/significant other and family rights, as identified by
Samaritan Healthcare regardless of race, age, religion, color,
creed, sex, national origin, or any other classification protected
by law; and regardless of ability to pay. Demonstrates appropriate
delegation of patient care activities. Functions effectively to
supervise assigned coworkers. Demonstrates effective organization
and priority setting utilizing sound critical thinking.
Demonstrates appropriate use of lines of authority. May be required
to function as a Charge Nurse to include: Delegation of patient
assignment/re-assignment; assists/informs with admits, discharges,
and transfers; coordinates staff coverage for breaks; helps staff
problem-solve; serves as a lead for unit. Maintains professional
growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional
affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of
expertise. Functions with awareness of/adherence to safety
requirements. This includes, but is not limited to: security and
safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire,
disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics. Ensures self-compliance
with organization policies and procedures as well as labor
agreements. Ensures the interface with team members and other
support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner
conducive with the organization’s values. Conducts self in a
professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the
standards necessary to perform the job function while representing
the organization. Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may
be required, by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet
organizational standards. Qualifications for this position include
(not limited to) : Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Washington State RN Licensure. Experience as an acute care
registered nurse preferred. Minimum one year of RN experience
preferred for specialty nursing departments. Ability to perform the
primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning,
implementing, and evaluating the care of all assigned patients. HCP
(Healthcare Provider) Level of BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30
days of hire – AHA or equivalent. Department RN Preferred
Qualifications & Competencies: Intensive Care Unit ACLS (AHA
Advanced Life Support) certification to be obtained within 6 months
of hire and renewed every 2 years. PALS (AHA Pediatric Advanced
Life Support) certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire
and renewed every 2 years TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
certification obtained within 12 months of hire and renewed every 4
years. PEARS (AHA Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment,
Recognition and Stabilization) certification to be obtained within
12 months of hire and renewed every 2 years. Moderate sedation
training to be completed within 12 months of hire and annually
thereafter. RN-C Preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent
standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping,
pushing and pulling. Manual dexterity, light physical effort,
ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs. (supplies and equipment).
Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 8 to 12 hours per
shift and adroitly manage multiple pieces of
equipment/tubes/invasive lines. Physical strength to perform CPR
(bed/floor), lift and push/pull 60 to 300 pounds (with assistance)
as often as 20 times per 8 to 12 hours and perform constant
walking, twisting, turning, and stretching maneuvers in patient
care and use of equipment. Keen mental faculties to perform
assessment and decision-making skills in the management of acutely
ill patients. Good reading eyesight. Is able to see clearly 20 feet
or more, to judge distance and space relationships, and to see
peripherally. Visual acuity to observe patient assessment data and
use manual/automated documentation tools. Emotional stability:
Conducive to dealing with a high stress level for 8 to 12 hours at
a time associated with caring for acute patients/families,
fast-paced physical activity, rapidly changing patient conditions,
emotional demands of patients and their families, and demands of
maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers,
physicians, and other health care workers. Ability to communicate
using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of
information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals,
patients and/or family, and the public. COMPETENCIES: Critical
thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction. Performs
independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and
deliberate. Demonstrate accountability. Practices within legal and
ethical guidelines. Crisis management Demonstrates competency in
ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific
checklist. As a Samaritan Healthcare employee, you will be asked to
carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan
Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence
including the creation and maintenance of the best patient,
employee, physician, and student experience.
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