RN - Medical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Shift differential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical unit at St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA. The position is full-time night shift on a 32-bed inpatient Medical unit, with 12-hour nights (1900-0730) and a supportive, mission-driven team.

Located 45 minutes north of Portland, this role offers competitive wages, shift differentials up to $7/hr, tuition reimbursement, CE credits, and relocation incentives. Comprehensive benefits begin after start date.

Qualifications

• Accredited School of Nursing required.
• WA State RN License required.
• BLS certification required.
• BSN and specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record per standards.
• Direct and delegate care to other team members per education and competence.
• Maintain professional effectiveness through education and development.
• Contribute to hospital policies, procedures, quality, safety and infection prevention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Age-specific care

Patient/family centered

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

WA State RN License

BLS Certification

BSN preferred

Job description

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 wonderful team where your expertise and compassion truly matter, please consider the following role on the Medical unit:

• Role: Full-time night shift Medical Unit Registered Nurse
• Work unit: 32 bed inpatient Medical unit
• Schedule: Work three 12-hour night shifts each week, 1900-0730
• Hospital: St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care facility that offers the intimacy of a community hospital paired with the resources of PeaceHealth, a mission driven healthcare system in the PNW

Located 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 urban amenities, as well as outdoor adventures at the Pacific Ocean and the Mountains.

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We offer you:

• A wage range of$53.98 – $80.10. The hiring rate is dependent upon RN work experience and terms of the WSNA union contract.
• Additional compensation for BSN/MSN, DNP, and specialty nursing certification
• Shift differentials up to $7/hr
• A Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives
• Generous tuition reimbursement and CE
• Relocation Assistance/Hiring Incentives May be available
• Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
• A wonderful team and supportive leadership

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Position Details:

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.

• 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.

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Qualifications

• Accredited School of Nursing Required
• Experienced RN with 1 year RN experience
• Required: WA State Registered Nurse License
• Required: Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• BSN and Specialty nursing certification preferred

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)

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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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