Registered Nurse, New Graduate Resident

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, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

FTE:

WORK SHIFT

PAY RANGE:

UNION:

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:

Incentive:

2,000 after 90 days

2,000 after 12 months

6,000 after 24 months

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 - $2.00/hour

• San Exam - $500.00

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The New Graduate Resident RN will participate in a 6-month New Graduate Residency program that focuses on the transition from academia to practice as a Registered Nurse. The Resident will be required to rotate through all units in the hospital to also include Home Health and Olympic Medical Physicians clinics as part of the Residency program. The Resident will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients within the facility.  Promotes continuity of care for patients across various units, providing direct patient care as well as supervising the care given by Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurses Assistants, Patient Care Aides and other support staff.  Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status.  Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements concerning his or her age-specific needs.  Provides the care needed as described in the department/unit policies and procedures.  Participates in patient and family teaching.  Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.  Demonstrates the values contained in the Hospital and Nursing Department mission and philosophy statements.  Supports and promotes a positive image of professional nursing and OMC.  Has contact with patients under a variety of circumstances and is subject to varying and unpredictable situations.  May perform emergency care and handle emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree required. 
• BSN preferred. 

EXPERIENCE

• Two years’ experience in a hospital setting preferred.  

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS

• Current Washington State RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire required.

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.