Job Description
Description
At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a RN at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care.
If your an experienced pediatric RN with an interest in NICU and Mom-Baby, please consider joining us in the following position:
- Full-time .9 FTE Night shift Pediatric Resource Team RN
- Will work three 12-hour night shifts every week, 6:30pm - 7am.
- Will provide care to our patients in our 8-bed acute care Pediatrics unit, and cross-train and float to Mom-Baby and NICU.
We offer you:
- A current wage range of $50.21 - $74.61
- Additional $3.50/hr Resource Team Pay
- Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification
- Hiring Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- A Student Loan Repayment Program
- Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date.
Southwest Washington Medical Center is a 450-bed acute care medical center with level II trauma center, that is part of PeaceHealth, a non-profit mission driven healthcare system. Located just across the river from the Portland [Oregon] metropolitan area, Vancouver is a lively city with a beautiful waterfront where you can enjoy big city life or the serene countryside, with an abundance of recreational and cultural activities.
For additional information or questions, please email Lisa Wishard at [email protected].
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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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Required: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing Required
- Minimum one year of pediatric experience in an acute care, pediatric emergency room, or pediatric long term acute care.
- Required upon hire: WA State Registered Nurse License
- Required upon hire: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.
- Required Upon Hire: Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) within 6 months of hire
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
- NICU and/or mother/baby (postpartum) experience preferred.
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 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.