RN - Medical

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Medical for a Full Time 0.90 FTE Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is 49.30 - 77.46. 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

This position entails resource duties admissions discharges and wound care. Position makes discharge phone calls to patients

Qualifications: Education:

• Accredited School of Nursing Required
• Nursing: Bachelors Degree Preferred (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Experience:

• Minimum one year required acute care nursing experience.

Credentials:

• Required: Registered Nurse
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patients needs Required
• See community specific document for each UnitDepartment required credentials Required
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patientfamily centered work environment Required
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy policy and procedures Required
• Basic computer skills 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.

Benefits: 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
• Expanded EAP and mental health program

Equal Employment Opportunity: PeaceHealth is an EEO Affirmative Action EmployerVetsDisabled in accordance with applicable local state or federal laws.