RN - Clinical Decision​/Observation Unit, FTE, Nights

RN - Clinical Decision/Observation Unit, 0.9 FTE, Nights

Peace Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full‑time 0.90 FTE night position. This unit typically sees patients from the ED or post‑op.

Salary range: $44.34 – $80.37. Hiring rate depends on education, training, experience, collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available.

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.

• Required:
  
  Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Preferred:
  Specialty certification.

• Required:
  
  One year of recent (within the last 36 months) Registered Nurse experience in telemetry/progressive/step‑down; ability to provide care independently within the department.
• Demonstrated competence in area of expertise.

• Required:
  
  Registered Nurse.
• Required:
  
  Upon Hire Basic Life Support.
• Required:
  
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire or transfer.

• Knowledge and application of age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required).
• Ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required).
• Ability to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required).
• Basic computer skills (Required).

Lifting:
Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment, fine motor skills for precise procedures, push/pull up to 45 lbs, occasional CPR with 100‑125 lbs force, frequent sitting, bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling, lifting non‑patient up to 20 lbs occasionally.

Environmental Conditions:

Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, airborne particles; tasks in noisy environment.

Mental/Visual:
Vision and hearing within normal limits; ability to communicate accurately.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including full medical/dental/vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, employer‑paid life and disability insurance, tuition and continuing education reimbursement, wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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

EEO:
Peace Health is an affirmative action, minority, women, and disabled employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity.