Registered Nurse (RN), Short Stay Unit, Part-time, Days
Company: Samaritan Healthcare
Location: Moses Lake
Posted on: February 19, 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 professionals 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. This position is responsible for functioning as both
a caregiver and care manager. In the caregiver role, the RN assumes
responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame
implementing the Nursing Process. In the role of care manager, the
RN directs and oversees the work of other caregivers, (nurses and
non-nurses) via delegation, coordination, supervision, and
validation/evaluation of patient care outcomes. The individual in
this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and
operation of Patient Care Services along with having the ability to
make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.
This is a part-time 24 hours/week position working two 12-hours
shifts from 7:00am-7:30pm on various days Monday-Friday. EXTRA
INCENTIVE: Up to $7,500 sign on bonus, subject to two-year Hospital
Sign on Advance Agreement. ( External candidates only. ) WORK
ENVIRONMENT The individual in this position reports to the Nursing
Department Director, House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, and other
designated supervisory staff on duty. This position works closely
with patients, physicians, and other clinicians in order to ensure
optimal patient care and outcomes. 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.
Additional Position Qualifications/Competencies by Unit: Short Stay
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) or PEARS (AHA Pediatric Advanced
Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization) certification
to be obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed every 2 years.
CAPA certification preferred. TOTAL JOINT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND
EXPECTATIONS: Continuing Education Requirements 8 hours of
orientation training 8 hours annual training Performance
expectations Follow the pathway for total joint replacement
dependent on area of specialty EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Education:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. License: Current
Washington State RN Licensure. Certification: HCP (Healthcare
Provider) Level of BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire
– AHA or equivalent. Experience: Experience as an acute care
registered nurse preferred. Minimum one year of RN experience
preferred for specialty nursing departments. Skills/Competencies:
Ability to perform the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in
assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of all
assigned patients. 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. 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. As a Samaritan Healthcare
professional, 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, professional, physician, and student
experience.
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