Klickitat Valley Health is searching for a Registered Nurse to join the Emergency department. 

Klickitat Valley Health is a rural, critical-access hospital located in scenic Goldendale, Washington, only two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. KVH offers emergency and acute inpatient care and a full scope of ancillary services, including General Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, PT / OT, Behavioral Health, Dental, Pain Management, and Hospice. The hospital also owns a busy, well-established primary clinic on the hospital campus. Inpatient care is managed by 24/7 Hospitalist staff. KVH employs over 300 staff.

 

General Summary:

The Medical/Surgical (MS) RN provides direct and indirect nursing care in a medical-surgical setting as defined by the Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse {Nursing Practice Act (RCW 18.79.010-18.79.902)}. The RN is an important member of the healthcare team and collaborates with other team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable manner. The RN demonstrates excellence in customer service in interactions with employees, managers/supervisors, providers, patients, and patient family members. The role of the RN includes, but is not limited to: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ status, plan of care, and goal achievement. The RN will be oriented and float to other departments as necessary. The RN is aware of the potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: blood and blood-borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases, and potential physical injury while caring for patients. Maintains a safe and clean environment for patient care.

 

Casual positions are not eligible for benefits. This position is eligible for a casual differential.