Permanent Charge RN - Intensive Care Unit

The work location for this position is Lewiston, Idaho

Full-Time: 72-hrs per pay period

Hours:  12-hr night shift (7pm - 7am); You will receive 11%-night shift differential

Are you an RN seeking an exciting new opportunity?  

Here at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, we value our nurses and recognize their exceptional contributions to our patients' health and wellness. As part of our commitment to attracting the best talent, we are offering increased pay rates that are highly competitive in the industry.

As an RN on our team, you will have the chance to:

• Make a real difference in the lives of our patients through the delivery of exceptional, personalized care.
• Be part of a collaborative, professional environment where your opinions and expertise are valued.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that respects your work-life balance.
• Receive competitive compensation that recognizes your skills and experience, with the added benefit of our updated pay rates.

At St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, we offer a robust benefit package that will give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve…

• Multiple offers to choose from which includes PPO to include HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term, Long-term, PTO, 401K, Perkspot (discount program), Purchasing power, Voluntary Benefit (legal, critical illness, Accident Insurance, Permanent Life insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Auto Home Ins., Identity theft, and Pet insurance
• Quantum Health
• Multi-facetted wellness program
• Employee assistance Program
• Telemedicine program
• Education Assistance
• Career Development
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Scholarship Of Hope
• Tuition Advancement Payback Plan

We are looking for compassionate, qualified RNs who share our dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. If you are a passionate nurse who wants to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Below is our job description and minimum requirements to apply.

Position Summary:

The Permanent Charge Nurse is a Registered Nurse who, under the direction/supervision of the Department Director/Manager, is responsible for assistance with unit and patient care coordination. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; assisting with the patient care functions and activities in the Department, implementing policies/standards and procedures, and providing for the day to day supervision of the department’s patient care and staffing needs. This person acts as a resource to discuss unit needs, patient care concerns and problem solving, and assists in planning care implementation to ensure quality service.

Primary (Essential) Duties: (In Addition to Clinical Practice RN Position Description Duties)

1. Performs all duties of Charge Nurse 
2. Assists with and contributes to direct patient care.
3. Provides assistance to the Department Director with unit management and other issues as delegated by the Department Director, including but not limited to:
   1. Assisting with department schedules and/or timekeeping
   2. Event/occurrence investigation and follow up
   3. Conducting evaluation of staff performance and/or competencies as delegated by department Director/Manager
   4. Participates in development and implementation of standards, policies and procedures to nursing personnel.
4. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position.  While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.

Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Minimum of two years' applicable experience preferred
• Currently licensed in the state of Idaho, or licensure eligible
• BLS on first day or to be assigned by the Learning Center
• ACLS - within 3-months of hire (to be assigned by the Learning Center)
• PALS - within 3-months of hire (to be assigned by the Learning Center)
• TNCC - within 12-months of hire (to be assigned by the Learning Center)

• NIH Stroke - within 3-months of hire (to be assigned by the Learning Center)