Registered Nurse Relief - Long Term Care

Job Description

Description

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.​

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Long Term Care for a Per Diem/Relief, Variable position.  

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

• 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.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing - required
• Current Registered Nurse licensure - required
  
• BLS required at date of hire -  required
• ACLS certification may be - required
• BSN - preferred
• Specialty certification - preferred
•  in the state in which nurse will be practicing required at date of hire.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• A minimum of 1 year clinical experience as a Staff Nurse preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Previous geriatric/rehab nursing experience preferred, or will orient to point of competency.

ALASKA PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires moderate physical exertion 34 to 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
• Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. Work requires frequent exposure to conditions involving minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments such as syringes or lancets. 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 66% of work time).

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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.