RN - Emergency Fellowship

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth has opportunities available for an RN Emergency Fellowship at St. John Medical Center. This is a .9 FTE position working three 12-hour night shifts each week in our 37 bed emergency department.

To be eligible: must be a RN new to Emergency, with at least 1-year RN work experience.

** Nurses selected for this fellowship program will be obligated to work in the PHSJ Emergency Department for a minimum of 24 months holding 0.6 FTE or higher, from the end date of successful completion of the training program. Failure to fulfill the months and FTE requirement will require that the RN reimburse PHSJ for up to $5,000 of education expenses. **

We offer you:

• A Student Loan Repayment Program
  
• Hourly compensation of $36.73 - $71.57; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience, and terms of St. John WSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement, sjmc wsna contract
• Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification
• Relocation Assistance
  
• Excellent benefits package that includes three medical options, dental, vision, a great retirement plan, PTO, tuition reimbursement, CE, and so much more!
  

Located 45 minutes North of Portland, St. John Medical Center is a 150-Bed acute care hospital with a level III trauma center that is part of PeaceHealth, a non-profit mission drive healthcare system. The Longview-Kelso area offers the best of both worlds, a peaceful lifestyle and natural beauty of a family-orientated community of 60,000, with close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Mountains, and the urban amenities of both Portland and Seattle

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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

1. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
2. Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
3. Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
4. Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
5. Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing.
• At least two years recent Emergency experience required. Some postings may be for a training program and the following criteria will apply to those postings: Experienced RN new to specialty requires 1-year RN work experience and will be required to participate in the Nurse Fellowship ED program. RN with less than 1-year experience will be required to participate in the Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to demonstrate independent management of cardiac, complex med/surg, pediatric, and trauma patients.
• WA State RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at date of hire.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• PALS or ENPC, and TNCC required within one year of hire

OTHER SKILLS:

• 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

REGION/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

St. John Medical Center

• ED – May assist with Trauma case review in conjunction with the Trauma Registrar and/or Trauma Coordinator

LONGVIEW PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation, or sharp instruments. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Duties require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (more than 65% of work time).

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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 to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

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.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.