RN - Cardiology

RN Cardiology

At PeaceHealth, were more than just a healthcare system were a mission-driven community focused on delivering safe, compassionate care every time, every touch. As a RN at St. John Medical Center, youll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If you're ready to join a team where your expertise and compassion truly matter, please consider the following role with us:

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 competitive wage range of $53.98 - $80.10. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, RN work experience, and terms of the WSNA collective bargaining agreement
• Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, and specialty nursing certification
• Evening shift differential after 3pm
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent tuition reimbursement and CE
• A professional Nurse Advancement program with pay incentives

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

• Required: graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Required: A minimum of 1 year RN work 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 patients 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.

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.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.