RN - Labor & Delivery

At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a 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 Birth Center team in the following part-time RN role:

* Role: .6 FTE Night shift Labor & Delivery RN

* Schedule:

work two 12-hour night shifts each week,

* Unit: LDRP Birth Center Model

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.

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We offer you:

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

* Additional compensation for BSN/MSN, DNP, and specialty nursing certification

* Relocation Assistance

* Shift differentials up to $7/hr

* A Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives

* Generous tuition reimbursement and CE

* Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date

* A wonderful team and supportive leadership

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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

* 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

Education

* Accredited School of Nursing Required, BSN preferred

Experience

* At least 1 year of RN experience in a Labor & Delivery nursing unit or completion of a Labor & Delivery training program.

* If this position is posted as a training program, the following criteria will apply to those postings:
Experienced RN (Fellowship) or new grad RN. If new grad, the RN will also be required to participate in the Nurse Residency Program.

Credentials

* Required:

WA State Registered Nurse License

* Required:

Upon Hire Basic Life Support Certification

* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Electronic Fetal Monitoring AWHONN (EFM) all required within 6 months of hire.

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…