Lifepoint Health·Kennewick, Washington
Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit using assessment, planning, and evaluation. Communicate effectively with the healthcare team regarding patient conditions and response to treatments.
This is a Union Position.
Your experience matters
At Trios Health, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
You will provide direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families. Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
Essential Functions
Performs duties as assigned and requested.
Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient’s condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and ensures correct administration following the six rights to minimize medication errors.
Assists physicians with procedures and provides services requiring technical and manual skills.
Performs treatments and delivers care within licensure scope.
Ensures patient safety by performing all aspects of care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
This position will take call.
About our Health System Trios is a 111-bed hospital located in Kennewick, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
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“Trios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Trios is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires a current state RN license and either an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Must have BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications along with at least one year of experience.
Market context
In Washington, nursing support roles such as Certified Nursing Assistant positions are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings. Competition often centers on active state licensure, current CPR/BLS certification, and reliable communication skills, while benefits like health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, dental, and life coverage can help distinguish offers. Before applying, confirm your CNA license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
