RN - Cardiovascular ICU Fellowhip

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Cardiovascular ICU for a Full Time, Variable position.  Hourly compensation starts at $40.15, more depending on experience.

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

****This position will be posted for 2 weeks (11/30/2020 - 12/14/2020).**** 

****This position is for RNs with at least 1 year of paid experience ONLY, new graduates will not be considered.**** 

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 with acute care nursing experience preferred. 
• Specialty certification preferred. 

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: 

• Experienced RN (or equivalent education and/or experience). 
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: 

• WA State RN Licensure with Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire. 
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification within 6 months of hire. 

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).

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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.