Rn - Icu, Fte Ketchikan

Position

Peace Health is seeking RNs for ICU positions in Ketchikan, Alaska. Positions are Full Time, 0.90 FTE, variable or night shift.

USD $44.77 – $71.09 hourly, dependent on experience per the collective bargaining agreement.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensure own professional effectiveness through ongoing education and professional development.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required:
  
  Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Preferred:
  Specialty certification

Experience

• Required:
  
  Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Staff Nurse in an ICU

Credentials

• Required:
  
  Registered Nurse
• Required upon hire:
  Basic Life Support
• Required:
  
  ACLS and PALS at hire, or according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy. Telemetry within 90 days of hire. 12 Lead EKG Basics within 12 months of hire.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient/family centered work environment. (Required)
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required)
• Basic computer skills. (Required)

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force.
• Hands-on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling.
• Lifting non-patient up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must 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.

Peace Health offers a competitive total rewards package: full medical, dental, vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; expanded employee assistance and mental health program.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Peace Health is an affirmative action employer. EEO and affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.