Our nurses are the heart of our organization. Their hard work and commitment to patients elevate us to high levels of excellence in health care. If you want to be part of something big, we welcome you to join our team.
Journey to PTAP
The Nurse Residency program is currently on the journey to receive Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) accreditation through the American Nurses Credentialing Center! PTAP sets the global standard for residency or fellowship programs that transition registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses into new practice settings. Incorporating PTAP evidence-based practices as a framework, the Kootenai Health Nurse Residency Program demonstrates excellence in transitioning nurses to new practice settings.
Nursing Annual Report
The 2021 annual report for nursing celebrates the extraordinary role nurses at Kootenai Health play in caring for our community and the outcomes that have been achieved as a result of their commitment to excellence. As our community has grown in size, so has the demand for exceptional nurses. It is often said that when teams are faced with a challenge that appears insurmountable it can serve to separate those who will merely survive from those who will thrive. Our professional nursing staff has shown others what it takes to thrive. They have remained a connected team even when external forces beyond their control sought to pull them apart; proof that Kootenai Health IS Magnet!
Nursing Excellence – Magnet Status
Kootenai has maintained Magnet® status since 2006 and in July 2021 received our 4th magnet re-designation! Magnet® designation is nursing’s top honor, accepted nationally as the gold standard in nursing excellence. Kootenai Health is the second hospital in Idaho to receive this designation and the first in the Inland Northwest.
As a Magnet® designated hospital, Kootenai Health has enjoyed yet another honor when we were selected for Magnet4Europe, a project funded by the European Union to improve mental health and wellness among nurses. Our involvement in Magnet4Europe provides an international platform for Kootenai Health nursing professionals to be recognized as leaders of innovation and excellence in the delivery of evidence-based care across the health care continuum.
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Growth Opportunities
We give you all the tools you need so you can find your own path to success. If you are interested in working in one of our specialty programs, you can contact a recruiter to discuss options, such as the Nurse Residency Program, Fellowship Program, OR 101 Course, or Leadership Academy.
RN Residency Program
The Kootenai Health Nurse Residency Program is a year-long program that provides an innovative, person-centered support structure for the acquisition of evidence-based practice, standardization of knowledge and skills to ensure our nurses are confidently prepared, supported, and engaged in their work.
RN Fellowship Program
The Kootenai RN Fellowship program is an extremely competitive program that prepares nurses for specialty areas of nursing care. The program accepts only the most outstanding and committed applicants. The Kootenai RN Fellowship program is a full-time program that is physically and mentally challenging. Those selected are on a fast track to gaining knowledge and skill needed to become an experienced nurse in one of these specialty areas:
- Critical Care
- Emergency Department
- Peri-Op 101
- Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) – NEW TO THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Apply now for the May 2022 start date!
Those selected work in their chosen specialty area and participate in a rigorous blend of classroom education, modules, and clinical experiences. Program lengths vary on specialty area.
Nurse Leadership Academy
The aspiring nurse leader program identifies and creates a pathway for clinical nurses who demonstrate leadership potential and seek to be managers/directors in the future. Program participants are assigned to an experienced mentor and complete a 12-month program of reading, courses and experiences that culminates in completion of an evidence-based practice project. Program participants will be prepared to step into available leadership positions, reducing time to fill for these critical roles.
Recognition
Proud to be one ranked among the best in the country.
The network includes organizations across the nation that work closely with Mayo Clinic to provide patients a higher level of care close to home.
Magnet means nursing excellence, earned by only 7% of hospitals nationwide.
Kootenai Health was named one of the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the nation.
We are a certified as a Level III Trauma Center through the American College of Surgeons.
The American College of Surgeons named Kootenai Health as an Accredited Breast Center.
US News and World Report ranked Kootenai Health as the number one hospital in Idaho
Addario Lung Cancer Foundation has recognized Kootenai Health as a Lung Cancer Center of Excellence.
The Gallup Great Workplace Award recognizes companies for their extraordinary ability to create an engaged workplace culture.
