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At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Nurse at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our Family Birth Center team in the following Labor & Delivery RN position:

+ .9 FTE Night shift Labor & Delivery RN

+ Work three 12-hour night shifts each week, 1830-0700.

+ 32 bed LDRP Model Family Birth Center with 2 OR suites

+ Offer specialized birthing experiences from natural births, water births, and midwives

+ Role includes labor & delivery, mom-baby, and circulating in the OR

+ Named to the elite list of the best maternity hospitals in the U.S. by Newsweek multiple years in a row

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $52.22 – $77.59. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience and terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, etc.

We also offer you:

+ Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification

+ A Professional Nurse Advancement Program with additional pay incentives

+ A Hiring Bonus

+ Relocation Assistance

+ Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date.

+ Generous tuition reimbursement and CE

+ A mission driven healthcare system

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is a 450-bed, level II trauma center, acute care hospital that offers dozens of medical specialty services and program. Located across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, Vancouver is a great location where you can enjoy the big city life or the serene countryside, with abundance of recreational and cultural activities.

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.

Qualifications

+ School of Nursing Required

+ Required: Minimum 1 year labor and delivery nursing experience within last 2 years, or completion of a labor and delivery intern/training program.

+ Required: WA State Registered Nurse License or current Multistate RN license

+ Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support Certification (healthcare provider)

+ Required: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 60 days of hire.

+ Must have completed (within last two years) a formal fetal monitoring program, or must complete within orientation period.

+ Preferred: BSN and specialty nursing certification

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.

For additional information or questions, email the recruiter at [email protected]

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.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

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.

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