RN - Nursing Float Pool

** Description*
* At Peace Health, our vision is simple yet powerful; every person receives safe, compassionate care - every time, every touch. As a Registered Nurse n 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:

+ Role:
Full-time night shift Float Pool RN

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Schedule:

Work three 12-hour night shifts each week,

+ Work Units:
Medical, Surgical, and Cardiology units with the opportunity to cross-train and float to ICU.

+ Hospital:  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

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Location:

The Longview, and its sister city Kelso, are family friendly communities located just 45 minutes North of Portland, Oregon.

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We offer you :

+ A wage range of $52.15 - $77.39.

+ $3/hr Float Pool pay that increases to $4/hr once cross-trained to ICU

+ Shift differentials up to $7/hr

+ Full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date

+ Hiring Bonus

+ Relocation Assistance

+ A professional nurse advancement program with pay incentives

+ Generous tuition reimbursement and CE

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Position details:

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.

+ 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.

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Qualifications

+ Accredited School of Nursing Required

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Required:

One-year recent bedside nursing experience as Registered Nurse.

+ Preferred:
Med-Surg experience, recent ICU experience

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Required:

WA State Registered Nurse License

+ Required Upon Hire:
Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification

+ Preferred: BSN

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)

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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.

Peace Health 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.

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