RN - Operating Room

Job Summary

Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – 0.9 FTE – St. John Medical Center, Longview, Washington.

Position Overview:

• 0.9 FTE Operating Room RN

• Work three 12‑hour shifts each week (0700‑1930)

• 5 OR suites with Da Vinci robotics for OB/GYN and Urology surgeries

• Wage range: $52.15 – $77.39 per hour (dependent on education, experience, WSNA agreement)
• $2.50 evening shift differential on applicable hours
• Additional compensation for BSN/MSN/DNP and specialty nursing certification
• Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
• Great tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Relocation assistance
• Mission‑driven healthcare system

St. John Medical Center is a 177‑bed acute care medical center located 40 miles north of Portland, Oregon. The Longview–Kelso area offers a peaceful, family‑oriented community with easy access to Portland, Seattle, the Pacific Ocean, and the mountains.

• Provide professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards.
• Promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach toward patients, families, and 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 based on education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensure own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of hospital policies, procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education
  :
  Accredited School of Nursing required;
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Experience
  :
  Minimum 1 year RN experience, OR nursing experience or related perioperative/procedural experience considered.
• Credentials
  :
  • WA State Registered Nurse License (required upon hire)
  • Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification (AHA or Red Cross) (required upon hire)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required within 6 months of hire
• Skills
  :
  • Demonstrated knowledge of age‑specific principles of growth and development (required)
  • Demonstrated 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 to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures
  • Push/Pull up to 45 lbs. force (e.g., medical carts)
  • Hand‑on CPR at least 20 mins using 100‑125 lbs. of force; frequency seldom or occasionally
  • Ability to move around the area with frequent sitting; bend, stoop, squat, reach, kneel frequently
  • Lifting non‑patient items 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 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 in this posting.

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. Many benefits included: full medical/dental/vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions, paid time off, employer‑paid life and disability insurance with optional buy‑up coverage, tuition and continuing education reimbursement, wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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