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PeaceHealth RN - Operating Room in Longview, Washington
Description
At Peacehealth, its our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As an OR 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 role:
.8 FTE evening shift OR RN position
Work primarily Monday -Thursday, 3pm – 11:30pm, plus call rotation
6 OR suites
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.39 – $74.77. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, etc.
We also offer you:
Additional compensation for BSN/MSN, DNP, and specialty nursing certification
$2.50/hr evening shift differential
Relocation Assistance
A Student Loan Repayment Program.
A Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives
Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
A community hospital with a caring and collaborative culture
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 appx 60,000, with close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Mountains, and the urban amenities of both Portland and Seattle
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.
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
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing required
1 year RN experience required
OR Nursing experience required
WA State RN license or MSL required
Basic Life Support Certification required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Certified OR Nurse or other perioperative nursing certification
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.
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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