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PeaceHealth RN - Medical (Day shift) in Longview, Washington

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN for a full-time day shift position on the Medical unit at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington.

  • 0.9 FTE position working three 12-hour Day shifts each week

  • 32 bed inpatient Medical unit

  • 177 bed acute care medical center

  • Level III stroke center & level III trauma center

The hourly range for this job opening is $42.57 - $68.89; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience, and terms of St. John WSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement, sjmc wsna contract (https://www.wsna.org/union/peacehealth-st-johns-medical-center) .

We also offer you:

  • Additional compensation for BSN/MSN, DNP, and specialty nursing certification

  • A Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives

  • A Student Loan Repayment Program

  • Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date

  • A supportive leadership team

Located just 45 minutes North of Portland, St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed, level 3 trauma center, acute care medical center. Alongside our provider clinics, we offer extensive specialized services and programs including emergency, trauma, heart & vascular, behavioral health, bone and joint, cancer care, birthing and women’s services.

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

  • Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing

  • 1 year of RN experience

  • WA State Registered Nurse License

  • Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

  • ACLS Certification required within 6 months of hire:

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)

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 toInclusivity, 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.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested

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