New Graduate RN - Surgical

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive wages per WSNA contract

Additional pay for BSN/MSN/advanced

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA seeks a RN New Graduate for Surgical services to join our 12-month Nurse Residency Program.

This full-time, 0.90 FTE night position offers leadership development, clinical skills building and compassionate patient care in a supportive environment. Eligible candidates include recent RN graduates or RNs with under 12 months of acute care experience; WA RN license required with BLS by hire.

Qualifications

• Accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• RN with fewer than 12 months experience will participate in Nurse Residency Program.
• WA State Registered Nurse by date of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the health record per standards.
• Direct and delegate care to team members based on education and competence.
• Maintain professional effectiveness through education and development.
• Support hospital policies, procedures, quality improvements, safety and infection prevention.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

WA State Registered Nurse

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN New Graduate - Surgical for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position.

Launch your nursing career with excellence & compassion! PeaceHealth St. John is now accepting applications for a New Graduate RN in Surgical to participate in our upcoming New Graduate Nurse Residency Program at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. This is an exceptional opportunity for new graduate nurses to join a program designed to foster technical expertise, compassionate care and professional growth.

Our 12-month transition-to-practice program offers interactive, evidence-based curriculum that builds clinical skills, leadership and confidence in the professional nurse role. The program reflects the Mission, Vision and Values of PeaceHealth ensuring excellence in patient outcomes and community care.

What we offer

• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Competitive wages per the WSNA Union Contract
• Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DPN and advanced certifications
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO (no waiting period)
• Tuition Assistance & professional practice support

What you bring

• Recent RN graduate (within 12 month) or a RN licensed less than 12 months with less than 6 months of Acute Care experience
• Active Washington RN license by date of hire
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by date of hire.
• Able to participate in all program activities throughout the 12-month residency period
• Ability to work a minimum of 36 hours/week, variable shifts and shift lengths and rotate per union standards

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.

Qualifications

• Accredited School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Experienced RN or New Graduate RN (or equivalent education and/or experience). If new grad with fewer than 12 months of experience, the RN will participate in the Nurse Residency Program.
• WA State Registered Nurse
• Upon Hire Basic Life Support

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

• 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.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $53.98-$80.10. 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.

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.

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