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At Peacehealth, its our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a RN in the Operating Room at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our team in the following position:

+ .8 FTE Operating Room RN

+ Work four 8-hour shifts each week 3pm - 11:30pm.

+ 6 OR suites

+ Da Vinci robotics for OB/GYN and Urology surgeries

We offer you:

+ A wage range of $52.15 – $77.39, hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, terms of the WSNA collective bargaining agreement.

+ $2.50 evening shift differential

+ Additional compensation for BSN/MSN, DNP, and specialty nursing certification

+ A Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives

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

+ Great Tuition reimbursement and CE

+ Relocation Assistance

+ A mission driven healthcare system

Located 40 miles North of Portland, Oregon, St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care medical center serving patients in Southwest Washington and surrounding Oregon communities. The Longview-Kelso area has a peaceful lifestyle and natural beauty of a family-orientated community, that offers the nearby urban amenities of both Portland and Seattle, and close proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the Mountains.

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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.

Qualifications

Education

+ Accredited School of Nursing Required

+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Experience

+ A minimum of 1 year RN experience required.

+ OR nursing experience or related perioperative/procedural experience are preferred.

Credentials

+ Required upon hire: WA State Registered Nurse License

+ Required Upon Hire: Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required within 6 months of hire.

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.

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.

REQNUMBER: 122094