RN Critical Care Float

Job Description

Description

Join PeaceHealth, a Mission-Driven Healthcare System, in Beautiful Bellingham, Washington

Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career in critical care? PeaceHealth, a nonprofit health system committed to providing quality care, is seeking a skilled RN to join our Inpatient Critical Care Float team in Bellingham, Washington.

• Hiring Bonus and Relocation Bonus may be available
• $4.00/hr Float Pool Differential
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Inpatient Critical Care Float for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $40.09 – $76.12. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

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

• 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

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing and
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and
• Preferred:  Specialty certification

Experience

• Two years Required: recent experience as an ED, ICU, or ICU Stepdown RN required. Training program with extended orientation could follow for whichever specialty the candidate does not have. This is a float position with the expectation that primary assignments will be in the critical care areas, including ICU, ED, CVU, and PACU. Once orientation completed must be able to care for a broad spectrum of critically ill medical/surgical, neurologic, cardiac, and/or trauma patients. If this is a training position two years of recent experience is required.
• Candidates with experience in more than one of these areas preferred. CDU and PCU experience preferred.
  

Credentials

• Required: Registered Nurse and
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
• Required: ACLS according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy. 
• ENPC and TNCC within 12 months of hire or transfer date.
  

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.