RN - Labor & Delivery

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced Labor &  Delivery RN for a full-time role at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. **$10,000 Sign-On Bonus**  This is a .9 FTE working 12-hour Nights shifts in our 32 Suite LDRP  Birth Center that was recently named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek.   

We offer you:

• Relocation assistance
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• A comprehensive benefits package including Tuition Reimbursement and CE
• Hourly compensation starts at $42.59, more depending on experience, as well as additional pay for BSN, MSN and Specialty Cert.
• A hospital on the Magnet Journey
• A non-profit mission driven healthcare system

Southwest Washington Medical Center is a 450-bed tertiary-level hospital, located just across the river from the Portland [Oregon] metropolitan area. Vancouver is a great location where you can enjoy big city life or the serene countryside, with easy access to an abundance of recreational and cultural activities. Enjoy the benefit of no state income tax!

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. 

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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.

Details of the Position:

• 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.

What you Bring: 

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing. 
• Minimum 1 year labor and delivery nursing experience within last 2 years 
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• WA State RN Licensure with Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
  
• Completion of formal fetal monitoring program within orientation period.
  
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 60 days of hire.
• Preferred: Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO). Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification (C-EFM) from National Certification Corporation (NCC). International Board Certification for Lactation Consultants (IBCLC).

If you would like the full description of the position, or have additional questions,  please contact Lisa Wishard @ [email protected]

 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.

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.