RN - Nursing Float Pool

Job Description

Description

• .9 FTE Day shift Float Pool RN
• Work three 12 - hour shifts each week, 6am - 6:30pm
• Gain experience in a variety of nursing units (Medical, Surgical, Cardiology) with the opportunity to cross-train to ICU. 

The current wage range is $42.57 – $68.89, and rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable WSNA collective bargaining agreement, etc.

We also offer: 

• Additional pay for BSN/MSN, DNP, and specialty nursing certification pay
• Eligible for additional $3/hr Float Differential
• A Hiring Bonus
  
• Relocation Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• CE and Tuition Reimbursement 
• Professional Nurse Advancement Program
• Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date.

Located 45 minutes North of Portland, St. John Medical Center is a 177-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.

Position Details:

• Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. P
• Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requires:

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing.
• A minimum of 1 year recent bedside nursing (RN) experience. 
• WA State RN Licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers at date of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.
• Recent ICU experience preferred 
  

Other skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
• 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

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 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.

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.