Description
At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a nurse at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our ICU team in the following role:
+ Full-Time .9 Night shift ICU RN
+ Work three 12-hour shifts each week, 6pm -6:30am
+ 16 bed Med-Surg Intensive Care Unit
St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care facility that offers the intimacy of a community hospital paired with the resources of PeaceHealth, a mission driven healthcare system in the PNW. Located just 45 minutes north of Portland, Oregon, the Longview-Kelso area offers a picturesque community of 60,000, blending natural beauty with a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy nearby outdoor adventures – from hiking and mountain exploration to coastal retreats.
The hourly wage range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.39 – $74.77. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, RN work experience, and terms of the WSNA collective bargaining agreement.
We also offer you:
+ Additional compensation for BSN/MSN, DNP, and specialty nursing certification
+ Shift differentials up to $7/hr
+ Relocation Assistance
+ Hiring Bonus
+ A Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives
+ Generous tuition reimbursement and CE
+ Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
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Position Details:
Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.
+ 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.
Qualifications
+ Required: Accredited School of Nursing
+ Required: Two years recent acute care experience or successful completion of ICU intern/cross-training program.
+ ICU experience preferred
+ Required: Registered Nurse - Washington State
+ Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare provider
+ Required within 6 months of hire: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
+ BSN and Specialty Nursing Certification Preferred.
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)
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 a 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 (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
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.
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