RN Emergency

About the Role

The Emergency Department staff nurse is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients, ranging from neonates to geriatrics, for a designated time frame. Provides care through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. Nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital, Nursing Department, and regulatory standards.

Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility and accountability for a group of patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital, Nursing Department, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to promote and restore patients' health.
• Provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
• Supervise assigned team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited school of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• A current Washington RN license and American Heart Association BLS is required upon hire.
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS are desired upon hire. If not certified or current, candidates have 3 months from date of hire to obtain ACLS and PALS; TNCC and NIHSS must be completed within 12 months from date of hire.
• Previous health care experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with patients and family members in crisis situations.
• Able to work in a team environment while maintaining a highly professional and productive work ethic.
• Competent in the use of computers.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
• Retirement 403(b) with matching contributions
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Wellness Program

Pay

Pay is determined by experience, and seasoned RNs can expect placement toward the mid to upper end of the wage scale.

About TriState Health

TriState Health is a not-for-profit, critical access hospital and medical campus, community owned and operated since 1955. As the largest employer in Asotin County, TriState remains committed to the mission of caring for the community and ensuring, “Your Health Is Our First Priority.”

Serving an 8-county region in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, TriState Health continues to receive awards for excellent service to the community such as “2025 Get with the Guidelines Gold in Rural Stroke” and “1 of 6 Top Recommended Hospitals in Washington State.” TriState proudly promotes a 4:1 nurse to patient ratio, with an even lower ratio for critical care patients.

Located in Clarkston, WA, and nestled within the Lewis Clark Valley—a hidden gem at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers and at the mouth of Hells Canyon, America’s deepest river gorge. The valley offers a mild climate and a four-seasons environment with year-round family-friendly activities, including boating, hiking, skiing, wine tasting, and sporting events.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: Your Health Is Our First Priority!

Vision: We place the healthcare needs of our community first by partnering to bring care beyond our walls through innovative technology and collaboration. We are a regional healthcare leader and employer of choice, delivering the highest quality of care to facilitate health, healing, and wellbeing throughout our community and those we touch.

Values:

• Quality: Through teamwork, we strive to continuously improve our quality of care and service.
• Compassion: We treat each patient, partner, and team member with a tender touch and an unparalleled level of care.
• Respect: We create a culture of respect by engaging professional staff who demonstrate respect for each other, our patients, and their families.
• Collaboration: We seek healthy partnerships—both within and outside our walls—to build teams that deliver the highest quality of care.
• Innovation: We embrace and integrate new ideas and technology to improve our community’s health and wellness.