RN - Operating Room

Overview

RN – Operating Room at Peace Health

Peace Health is hiring a RN – Operating Room for a Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Day position. The hours are 0645‑1715. Hourly compensation is $49.30‑77.46, with rates dependent on qualifications, experience, location and Collective Bargaining Agreement terms.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement and may have multiple openings.

Hiring Bonus & additional relocation assistance available.

Peace Health is a non‑for‑profit Catholic Health Care System with 10 medical centers serving Washington, Oregon and Alaska. Our core values of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice guide all care.

• 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 and maintenance of hospital policies, procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention programs.
• Work in another nursing unit at Sacred Heart Medical Center UD and River Bend provided that necessary Care Connect training, unit‑specific competencies and competency approval are completed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an approved nursing school.
• BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• One (1) year RN perioperative (operating room) circulating experience in an acute care setting required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice at date of hire.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• ACLS certification may be required.

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family‑centered work environment.
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (e.g., medical carts).
• Perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100‑125 lbs. of force; 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.

• Generous Relocation Assistance.
• Great shift differentials.
• Additional pay for BSN, MSN and advanced certifications.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• PTO with no waiting period.
• Professional practice support.
• Collaborative team environment.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO affirmatie action employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.