RN - Nursing Float Pool

**Description** At PeaceHealth, our vision is simple yet powerful; every person receives safe, compassionate care - every time, every touch. As a Registered Nurse at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington, you'll be part of a collaborative, mission driven team dedicated to providing exceptional care. If you're ready to join a team where your expertise and compassion truly matter, please consider the following role with us: + Role: Full-time night shift Float Pool RN + Schedule: Work three 12-hour night shifts each week, 1900-0730 + Work Units: Medical, Surgical, and Cardiology units with the opportunity to cross-train and float to ICU. + Hospital: St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care facility that offers the intimacy of a community hospital paired with the resources of PeaceHealth, a mission driven healthcare system in the PNW + Location: The Longview, and its sister city Kelso, are family friendly communities located just 45 minutes North of Portland, Oregon. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We offer you : + A wage range of $52.15 - $77.39. + $3/hr Float Pool pay that increases to $4/hr once cross-trained to ICU + Shift differentials up to $7/hr + Full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date + Hiring Bonus + Relocation Assistance + A professional nurse advancement program with pay incentives + Generous tuition reimbursement and CE _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position details: 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. + 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. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications + Accredited School of Nursing Required + Required: One-year recent bedside nursing experience as Registered Nurse. + Preferred: Med-Surg experience, recent ICU experience + Required: WA State Registered Nurse License + Required Upon Hire: Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification + Preferred: BSN Skills + Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required) + Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required) + Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required) + Basic computer skills (Required) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Working Conditions Lifting + 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. Environmental Conditions + Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. + Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment. Mental/Visual + Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting. 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. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . 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. REQNUMBER: 134582