RN - ICU

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Staff RN for our ICU Unit for a 0.8 FTE, Evening shift position (0840). The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $37.83 – $73.90. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

Details of the position:

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.

What you bring:

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing required.
• Basic EKG class required within 3 months of hire.
• BSN preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• One year adult critical care experience OR 400 hours in ICU as a nursing student within last 12 months OR successful completion of PHH ICU training program
• BSN, CCRN and ACLS may be substituted for some experience
• Must function independently with more advanced treatments, procedures and equipment
• Ability to diagnose and treat life-threatening arrhythmias

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing.
• BLS required at date of hire
• ACLS required at date of hire
• PALS must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer, as specified in the PeaceHealth Policy Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements, or upon hire.
• NIHSS certification within 6 months of hire and recertification every 2 years.
• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials.

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

PEACE HARBOR PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires active physical exertion up to 66% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 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.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration or attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
• Job duties may require use of additional PPE such as eye shield, respirator and mask.

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 toInclusivity, 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.

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.