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Company: PeaceHealth
Location: Bellingham, WA
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

**Description**

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Medical Surgical for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Night position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $40.09 - $76.12. 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.**

**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**

+ 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.

**Qualifications**

**Education**

+ Required: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing

+ Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

+ Preferred: Specialty certification

**Experience**

+ Required: Minimum one year nonacute care RN experience or 6 months of Acute Care RN experience required; or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department.

+ **Strongly Preferred** : 18 months of acute care experience.

**Credentials**

+ Required: Registered Nurse

+ Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

**Skills**

+ Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs. (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)

**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.

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 () .

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.

REQNUMBER: 91336

Compensation Information:
$40.09 / Hourly - $76.12 / Hourly


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