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

Overview

Job Description Peace Health is seeking a RN - Observation for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position.

Description Peace Health is seeking a RN - Observation for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position.

The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $44.34 – $80.37. 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.

Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available

Peace Health has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Peace Health's Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by Peace Health Medical Group.

This unit sees many patients from the ED, as well as post op, to monitor and get pain and O2 under control before admit/release. This is a high volume unit that sees as many as 19 discharges in a day.

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

• Required:
  
  One year of recent (within the last 36 months) Registered nurse in telemetry/progressive/step down experience required or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department, required. Demonstrated competence in area of expertise.

• Required:
  
  Registered Nurse
• Required:
  
  Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Required:
  
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy.

• 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)

• 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.

• 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.

Peace Health 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.

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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.