RN - Patient Care Support

PeaceHealth; Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time Patient Care Support role. This position offers a salary range of $44.34 – $80.37 and may include bonuses for hiring and relocation. Candidates should have at least one year of acute care experience, possess a nursing degree, and supporting certifications. Join our team to provide professional nursing care in a collaborative environment!

Benefits

Hiring Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent acute care medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Registered nurse in telemetry/progressive/step down experience.
• NIHSS Certification required within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in accordance with established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members.

Skills

Knowledge of age-specific care principles

Interpersonal skills

Medical center policy interpretation

Basic computer skills

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Specialty certification

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Patient Care Support for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Variable Night position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $44.34 – $80.37. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Hiring Bonus and Relocation Bonus may be available!

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.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing and

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and

• Preferred: Specialty certification

Experience

• Minimum one year Required: of recent acute care medical/surgical nursing experience. Registered nurse in telemetry/progressive/step down, experience.

Credentials

• Required: Registered Nurse and

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

• Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy.

• NIHSS Certification required within 120 days of hire.

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.

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.

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