RN - Cardiology

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential up to $7/hr

Hiring bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement & CE

BSN/MSN incentive

Job summary

PeaceHealth's St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardiology unit. Join a mission-driven team delivering compassionate care on a 32-bed inpatient unit with three 12-hour day shifts per week (0700-1930) at 0.9 FTE.

The department offers a competitive wage range, shift differentials, relocation/hiring bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Accredited School of Nursing required
• WA State RN License required
• Basic Life Support certification required

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record.
• Direct and delegate care to team members based on education and competence.
• Maintain own professional effectiveness through education and development.
• Contribute to hospital policies, procedures and quality improvement programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job 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:

• Schedule: .9 FTE working three 12-hour shifts each week, 0700-1930
• Unit: 32-bed inpatient Cardiology unit

• Position : Full-time Day Shift Cardiology RN
• Schedule: .9 FTE working three 12-hour shifts each week, 0700-1930
• Unit: 32-bed inpatient Cardiology unit

St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care medical center, level III trauma center, that's part of PeaceHealth, a non-profit mission driven healthcare system. Just 45 minutes North of Portland, Oregon, the Longview-Kelso area offers the best of both worlds, a peaceful lifestyle and natural beauty of a family-orientated community of 60,000, with close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Mountains, and the urban amenities of both Portland and Seattle

We offer you

• A current wage range of $52.15 – $77.39. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, and terms of the WSNA collective bargaining agreement
• Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, and specialty nursing certification
• Shift differentials up to $7/hr
• Hiring bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition reimbursement and CE

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 Required
• A minimum of 1 year RN experience
• Required: WA State Registered Nurse License
• Required: healthcare provider Basic Life Support Certification

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.

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.

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