RN- Surgical 7
PeaceHealth
**Description**
At PeaceHealth, it is our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a nurse at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our Surgical 7 nursing team in the following role:
+ Full Time .9 FTE Night shift RN position
+ Work three 12-hour nights shifts each week, 1830-0700.
+ 32-bed inpatient unit providing care to post surgery patients
What we offer:
+ Hourly pay range for this position is $50.21-$74.61
+ Great shift differentials (up to $7/hr for night shift).
+ Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DPN and advanced certifications.
+ Comprehensive benefit package effective the first of the month following start date.
+ Tuition Assistance & CE
+ Student loan repayment.
+ PTO with no waiting period.
+ Professional Nurse Advancement Program (PNAP) with pay incentives.
+ Relocation Assistance
JOB SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
2. Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
3. Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
4. Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
5. Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
+ Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing
+ Ability to demonstrate proficiency by successfully passing EKG test.
+ BSN preferred.
+ Specialty certification preferred.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
+ Experienced RN or New Graduate RN (or equivalent education and/or experience). If new grad with fewer than 12 months of experience, the RN will participate in the Nurse Residency program
+ Acute care nursing experience preferred.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
+ WA State RN Licensure
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
OTHER SKILLS:
+ Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
+ Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures
+ Basic computer skills
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.
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.**
PeaceHealth 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.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
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.
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