RN - Medical

Description

At PeaceHealth, our vision is simple yet powerful; every person receives safe, compassionate care - every time, every touch. As a Registered Nurse at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington, you'll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to providing exceptional care. If you're ready to join a wonderful team where your expertise and compassion truly matter, please consider the following role on the Medical unit:

Role

Full-time night shift RN position

Hospital

Hospital: 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 the best of both worlds, a peaceful lifestyle and natural beauty of a family-oriented community of 60,000, with close proximity to urban amenities, as well as outdoor adventures at the Pacific Ocean and the Mountains.

Additional Compensation

• The wage range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is currently $52.15 – $77.39.
• Hiring rate is dependent upon RN work experience and terms of the WSNA union contract.
• Additional compensation for BSN/MSN, DNP, and specialty nursing certification.
• Relocation Assistance & Hiring Bonus.
• Shift differentials up to $7/hr.

Professional Development

• A Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives.
• Congestive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date.

Benefits

• A wonderful team and supportive leadership.

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. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates 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

• Accredited School of Nursing Required.
• Experienced RN with 1 year RN experience Required.
• WA State Registered Nurse License Required.
• 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).
• 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.

Communication and Exchange

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth Total Rewards Package

• 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.

Application Instructions

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

EEO Statement

EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.