RN - Emergency Department New

Description

Job Description

At PeaceHealth, it is our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a nurse at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our emergency team in the following role:

• Full time .9 FTE Night Shift Emergency RN
• Work six 12 hour shifts each two week pay period, 1900-0730.
• Beautiful newly expanded Emergency department
• 68 private treatment rooms beds, designated locked behavioral health unit, and helipad for Life flight services
• Level II Trauma Center serving all of Southwest Washington – one of only three trauma centers in the Portland area
• Regional Cardiac and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• 85,000 annual visits
  
  

What we offer:

• Relocation Assistance
• Hourly pay range for this position is $52.22– $77.59
• Great shift differentials ($7/hr for the full night shift).
• Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DPN and advanced certifications.
• Comprehensive benefit package effective the first of the month following start date.
• Tuition Assistance & CE
• Student loan repayment.
• PTO with no waiting period.
• Professional Nurse Advancement Program (PNAP) with pay incentives.
  
  

Position Details:

• 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.
• Care of patient requiring reversal of anticoagulants, administration and monitoring of tPA seizure management and emergent EVD. Management of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing Required
• Current Washington RN licensure or current Multistate RN license required by date of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Emergency nursing or graduate of the PHSW ED Fellowship/New Grad program.
• BLS and ACLS Certifications required at date of hire
• NIHSS required within 6 months of hire.
• PALS and TNCC required within 1 year of hire.
  
  

Working Conditions

• 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.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• 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.

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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.