RN – Emergency

Description

At PeaceHealth, it is our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a nurse at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, 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 role:

Part-time .6 FTE Day Shift Emergency RN

Work three 8-hour shifts weekly, hours are 0700-1530.

Beautiful newly expanded Emergency department

54 beds with 5 resuscitation bays, designated locked behavioral health unit, and helipad for Life flight services

Level II Trauma Center serving all of Southwest Washington – one of only three trauma centers in the Portland area

Regional Cardiac and Comprehensive Stroke Center

85,000 annual visits

What we offer:

Hiring Bonus & Relocation Assistance

Hourly pay range for this position is $50.21-$74.61

Great shift differentials (up to $7/hr for night shift).

Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DPN and advanced certifications.

Comprehensive benefit package effective the first of the month following start date.

Tuition Assistance & CE

Student loan repayment.

PTO with no waiting period.

Professional Nurse Advancement Program (PNAP) with pay incentives.

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.

Care of patient requiring reversal of anticoagulants, administration and monitoring of tPA seizure management and emergent EVD. Management of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing Required

Current Washington RN licensure or current Multistate RN license required by date of hire.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in Emergency nursing or graduate of the PHSW ED Fellowship/New Grad program.

BLS and ACLS Certifications required at date of hire

NIHSS required within 6 months of hire.

PALS and TNCC required within 1 year 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)

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.

PeaceHealth 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.

See how PeaceHealth is committed toInclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

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

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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