RN - Emergency

At PeaceHealth, our mission is to deliver safe, compassionate care - every person, every time. Does that resonate with you? Then take your nursing career to the next level as a Registered Nurse (RN) in our dynamic Emergency Department at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington!

• The Role: .75 FTE Night Shift Emergency RN position
• Schedule: work five 12-hour night shifts every two weeks

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Make a real impact: Work in a fast-paced environment as part of a collaborative team at a Level II Trauma Center serving all of Southwest Washington.
• Expand your skills: Our supportive environment offers opportunities for ongoing education and growth, with financial assistance for qualifying advanced degrees.
• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary range ($56.92-$86.09) with great shift differentials (up to $7.75/hour for the 3pm-3am and 7pm-7am shifts) and additional pay for advanced certifications and education.
• Benefits that matter: Receive comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, along with generous paid time off and tuition assistance.
• Welcome home to Vancouver: This thriving city offers a vibrant downtown scene, stunning Pacific Northwest beauty, and easy access to Portland and Seattle.
• Relocation assistance is available!

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As an RN in our Emergency Department, you'll play a vital role in providing exceptional care to a diverse range of patients. You'll assess needs, develop care plans, collaborate with a fantastic team, and ensure quality, safety, and infection prevention.

• 68 private treatment rooms, expanding to 76 this year, prioritizing patient comfort and privacy.
• Nine centralized nursing stations for enhanced efficiency and caregiver accessibility.
• Five advanced trauma rooms within our Level II Trauma Center, serving Southwest Washington.
• Eight ambulance bays for streamlined patient transfers.
• A dedicated clinical education room, fostering continuous professional development.
• The innovative Community Health Hub, addressing social determinants of health in collaboration with community partners.
• Serving over 85,000 annual visits, providing critical care for complex medical cases.

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What you bring:

• Current Washington or Multistate RN license
• BLS & ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency nursing experience; preference for experience in Trauma I/II center.
• Commitment to compassionate care and professional development

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Position Details:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Care of patient requiring reversal of anticoagulants, administration and monitoring of tPA seizure management and emergent EVD. Management of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)

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Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

This position is represented by the WSNA collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.