Description
**Description**
At PeaceHealth, its our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a nurse at St. John Medical Center in Longview, 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 us in the following full-time role in our Surgical Specialties inpatient units:
+ .9 FTE Night shift RN position working three 12-hour shifts each week
+ Two Surgical Specialties units; one 32-bed and a 20-bed with joint center
+ Will provide care to post general surgery and orthopedic surgery patients.
We offer you:
+ Additional compensation for BSN/MSN, DNP, and specialty nursing certification
+ Current wage range of $42.57 - $68.89. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement,
+ Hiring Process
+ Relocation Assistance
+ A Student Loan Repayment Program
+ A Professional Nurse Advancement Program
+ Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care medical center that is part of PeaceHealth, a non-profit mission driven healthcare system. Just 45 minutes North of Portland, Oregon, the Longview-Kelso area offers the best of both worlds, a peaceful lifestyle and natural beauty of a family-orientated community of 60,000, with close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Mountains, and the urban amenities of both Portland and Seattle
**Position Details:**
+ 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**
+ Accredited School of Nursing required
+ One year RN experience.
+ Washington State Registered Nurse License
+ Healthcare Provider BLS Certification Required Upon Hire
+ ACLS required within 6 months of hire
**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)
+ 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)
**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.
**PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e. g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.**
REQNUMBER: 89138
Compensation Information:
$42.57 / Hourly - $68.89 / Hourly
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