RN - ICU Stepdown, 0.9 FTE, Nights

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ICU Stepdown for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position. The salary range is $45.78 – $82.98 per hour, with pay dependent on experience.

This role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and may have multiple openings. Provides professional nursing care in alignment with unit standards while supporting a collaborative care team approach with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active license.
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications within 6 months.
• Experience in progressive care/step-down preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to ICU Stepdown patients.
• Document nursing care in the electronic health record.
• Direct and delegate care according to education and competence.
• Participate in policy, quality improvement, and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Age-specific care

Interpersonal skills

Policy orientation

Basic computer skills

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - ICU Stepdown for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position.

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - ICU Stepdown for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $45.78 – $82.98. The hiring rate is dependent upon experience.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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

Education

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

Experience

• One year Required: of recent (within the last 36 months) Registered nurse in progressive care/step down (intermediate level) experience required or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department, required. Demonstrated competence in area of expertise.
• Previous Leadership Experience is preferred.

Credentials

• Required: Registered Nurse and
• Required: 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)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Intermediate Care - Cardiac Surgery Unit, ICU Stepdown & Intermediate Care Unit:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.

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.

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