RN - Medical (Med Surg), 0.9 FTE, Days

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

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time, 0.90 FTE, day shift Medical 2 position. The role includes direct patient care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, under a collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range is $45.78–$82.98 per hour, dependent on experience. Responsibilities include assessing and planning patient care, documenting in the health record, and supervising care delegation to team members.

Qualifications

• Must have RN licensure and current BLS certification.
• One year of nonacute RN experience or 6 months Acute Care RN experience; orientation allowed.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing direct patient care in alignment with unit standards.
• Collaborate with care team to promote patient and family centered care.
• Document care in health record according to standards.
• Direct and delegate nursing tasks to team members as appropriate.
• Support ongoing quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Patient/family centered care

Interpersonal relations

Basic computer skills

Education

Degree from Accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Medical 2 for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day 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.

Education

• Required: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Experience

• Required: Minimum one year nonacute care RN experience or 6 months of Acute Care RN experience; or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department.

Credentials

• Required: Registered Nurse
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.

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

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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