RN - Labor & Delivery

Discover the Difference of Small-Hospital Nursing

Looking for a nursing career where your work truly matters and you're more than just a number? Join PeaceHarbor Medical Center, a 21 bed critical access hospital located in the coastal town of Florence Oregon, where you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, work alongside a close-knit team, and make a real impact every shift.

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN for our Labor & Delivery Unit!

• Per Diem Night Shift position (12 hour shifts)
• The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.78 - $79.78
• Per Diem differential = 15%
• Night Shift differential = $9.50/hour

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

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

Job Summary

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.

Your role caring for our patients:

• 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.

What you Bring:

Education

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years L&D RN experience required

Credentials

• Required: State of Oregon nursing license
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
• Required within 6 months of hire: ACLS, NRP, AWHONN EFM and STABLE

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)
• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (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)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Labor & Delivery - Labor & Delivery:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring AWHONN (EFM) required within 6 months.

Labor & Delivery - Critical Access Hospitals: Certification required in addition to above

• S.T.A.B.L.E. Program (STABLE) required within 6 months.

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.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, 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.