RN - Labor & Delivery

Job Description

At Peace Health, it is 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. Consider joining our Birth Center team as a part‑time RN:

• 0.6 FTE Night shift Labor & Delivery RN
• Schedule:
  
  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.

• A wage range of $52.15 – $77.39, depending on RN 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 supportive team and leadership

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach toward patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team.

• 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 education and professional development.
• Participate in the development of and maintain established hospital policies, procedures, and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Accredited School of Nursing required, BSN preferred

• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in a Labor & Delivery nursing unit or completion of a Labor & Delivery training program.

• WA State Registered Nurse License (required)
• Basic Life Support Certification upon hire (required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Electronic Fetal Monitoring AWHONN (EFM) all required within 6 months of hire.

• 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)

• 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.
• Hand‑on CPR at least 20 mins using 100‑125 lbs force; frequency 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.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

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, including full medical/dental/vision coverage, a 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions, paid time off, employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options, tuition and continuing education reimbursement, wellness benefits, and an expanded EAP and mental health program.

Peace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/affirmative action employer/vets/disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.