RN - Surgical

Job Description

At Peace Health, our vision is simple yet powerful; every person receives safe, compassionate care - every time, every touch. As a Registered Nurse n 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 team where your expertise and compassion truly matter, please consider the following role with us:

• Role:
  Full-time night shift RN - inpatient Surgical unit
• Schedule:
  
  Work three 12-hour night shifts each week,
• Work unit: two inpatient surgical floors with total of 52 beds
• 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 Peace Health, a mission driven healthcare system in the PNW

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.

• Accredited School of Nursing Required
• Experienced RN with a minimum of 1 year RN experience
• Required:
  
  WA State Registered Nurse License
• Required:
  
  Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire
• BSN and Specialty nursing certification preferred

• 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)

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.

• The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $52.15 – $77.39. The 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
• Shift differentials up to $7/hr
• A Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives
• Generous tuition reimbursement and CE
• Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
• A wonderful team and supportive leadership

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 including medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer match; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up options; 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 Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.