RN - Cardiology

About the Role

PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington, seeks a Registered Nurse for the 32-bed inpatient Cardiology unit. This is a full-time day shift position working three 12-hour shifts each week, 0700-1930 (.9 FTE). St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care level III trauma center, part of a non-profit mission-driven healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards
• Promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards
• Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence
• Ensure own professional effectiveness through education and professional development
• Participate in the development of and maintain established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Accredited School of Nursing (Required)
• A minimum of 1 year RN experience (Required)
• WA State Registered Nurse License (Required)
• Healthcare provider Basic Life Support Certification (Required)

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)

Working Conditions

• 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/stopping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted)
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Pay & Benefits

• Current wage range of $52.15 – $77.39; hiring rate dependent upon education, training, work experience, and terms of the WSNA collective bargaining agreement
• Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, and specialty nursing certification
• Shift differentials up to $7/hr
• Hiring bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package including 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
• Tuition reimbursement and CE