RN - Emergency Department

At Peacehealth, its our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As an Emergency Nurse n 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 our Emergency team in the following part-time role:

* .9 FTE variable shift Emergency RN

* Work three 12-hour shifts weekly

* 37 bed Emergency department

* Level III trauma center

* Mission driven healthcare system

We offer you:

* A wage range of $52.15 - $77.39. The hiring rate is dependent RN work experience, education, and terms of the WSNA union contract.

* Generous shift differentials

* Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification

* Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives

* Relocation Assistance

* Hiring Bonus

* Comprehensive benefits package

St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care facility that offers the intimacy of a community hospital paired with the resources of Peace Health, a mission driven healthcare system in the PNW. Located just 45 minutes north of Portland, Oregon, the Longview-Kelso area offers a picturesque community of 60,000, blending natural beauty with a welcoming atmosphere.

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.

* May assist with Trauma case review in conjunction with the Trauma registrar and/or Trauma Coordinator

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing

* Two years recent Emergency RN experience or recent completion of emergency nursing training program. Other related experience may be considered for part of the 2 years in emergency.

* Current Washington Registered Nurse licensure or current multistate RN license

* Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

* ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

* PALS or ENPC, and TNCC required within one year of hire.

* Must demonstrate independent management of cardiac, complex med/surg, pediatric, and trauma patients.

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…