Description
At PeaceHealth, our vision is simple yet powerful; every person receives safe, compassionate care - every time, every touch. As a Registered Nurse at St. John 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:
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Position: Full-time Day Shift Cardiology RN
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Schedule: work three 12-hour day shifts each week
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Unit: 32-bed inpatient Cardiology unit
St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care medical center, level III trauma center, that's 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
We offer you:
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A current wage range of $52.15 - $77.39. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, and terms of the WSNA collective bargaining agreement
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Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, and specialty nursing certification
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Hiring bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Tuition reimbursement and CE
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
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Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
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Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
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Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
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Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
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Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Accredited School of Nursing Required
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Experienced RN with a minimum of 1 year RN experience
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Required: WA State Registered Nurse
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Required: healthcare provider Basic Life Support Certification
Skills
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Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs (Required)
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Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
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Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)
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Basic computer skills (Required)
Working Conditions
Lifting
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Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
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Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
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Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
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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.
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Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
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Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
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Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
Environmental Conditions
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Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
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Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Mental/Visual
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Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
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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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