RN Inpatient New Grad - Emergency Department

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive wages per contract

Additional pay for BSN/MSN and certs

Comprehensive benefits: Medical,Dental

PTO with no waiting period

Tuition assistance & professional/CE

Job summary

PeaceHealth Southwest is seeking a New Graduate Nurse Resident for the Emergency Department at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA. This 0.9 FTE, full-time residency offers a structured, evidence-based curriculum to build clinical skills, leadership, and confidence in the professional nurse role.

The 12-month program includes relocation assistance, competitive wages, BSN/MSN incentives, comprehensive benefits, tuition support, and ongoing professional development aligned with the

Qualifications

• Active Washington RN license required by date of hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required by date of hire.
• Ability to participate in the 12-month residency program.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing direct patient care in accordance with standards.
• Document patient care in the electronic health record.
• Direct and delegate care per education and competence.
• Engage in policy, quality improvement, safety and infection prevention.
• Support team with ED patient care during shifts and transitions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

Accredited School of Nursing Required

BSN preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Description

Launch your nursing career with excellence & compassion!

PeaceHealth Southwest is accepting applications for Emergency Department New Graduate Nurse Residents at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. This full time, 0.9. FTE, Variable position 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

Additional details:

• Start dates are determined by several factors including: NCLEX (one retest attempt allowed), Licensing, relocation and department needs.
• Position is union-represented, multiple openings available

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

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $56.92 – $86.09. 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.

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.
• Care of patient requiring reversal of anticoagulants, administration and monitoring of tPA seizure management and emergent EVD. Management of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum one year preferred: experience in Emergency nursing or graduate of the Southwest Washington Medical Center’s Emergency Department Internship/fellowship program (or equivalent education and/or experience); may require pediatric experience. Some postings may be for an internship position and the following criteria will apply to those postings: Experienced or new grad RNS. If new grad, the RN will also be required to participate in the Nurse Residency Program.
• Acute care nursing 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)

• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (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

Emergency Services - Emergency Departments:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) required within 12 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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