RN - Endoscopy

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced  Endoscopy RN for a .875 FTE position in the Gastro- Endo Lab at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington.    In this role you will work seven 10-hour day shifts each two week pay period.   Two years Endoscopy experience and a Washington State RN license is required.  

We offer relocation assistance, and a  comprehensive benefits with hourly pay starting at $40.15, more depending on experience.

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is a 450-bed level II trauma center hospital located in Vancouver, Washington, across the river from the Portland [Oregon] metropolitan area. Enjoy big city life or the serene countryside with easy access to an abundance of recreational and cultural amenities.  Enjoy the benefit of no state income tax!

JOB SUMMARY

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

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an approved school/college of nursing required.
• BSN preferred

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• 2 years Endoscopy nursing experience required.
  
• Minimum 2 years acute care nursing experience (or equivalent education and/or experience)
• Endoscopy nursing experience and/or Critical care experience preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• WA State RN Licensure with Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

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

SOUTHWEST 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).
• Provides patient care in an uncontrolled home environment; operates motor vehicle on urban and rural roadways up to 25% of each day (to include inclement weather).

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

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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.