New Graduate RN - Nursing Float Pool

Description

Job Description

Launch your nursing career with excellence & compassion!

PeaceHealth St. John is now accepting applications for a .9 ft Day shift New Graduate Nurse in our Nursing Float Pool. This New Graduate Nurse will participate in our Residency Program at

Our 12-month transition-to-practice program offers interactive, evidence-based curriculum that builds clinical skills, leadership and confidence in the professional nurse role. The program reflects the Mission, Vision and Values of PeaceHealth ensuring excellence in patient outcomes and community care.

What we offer:

• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Competitive wages per the WSNA Union Contract
• Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DPN and advanced certifications
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO (no waiting period)
• Tuition Assistance & professional practice support
  
  

What you bring:

• Recent RN graduate (within 12 month) or a RN licensed less than 12 months with less than 6 months of Acute Care experience
• Active Washington RN license by date of hire
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by date of hire.
• Able to participate in all program activities throughout the 12-month residency period
• Ability to work a minimum of 36 hours/week, variable shifts and shift lengths and rotate per union standards
  
  

Additional details:

• Start dates are determined by several factors including: NCLEX (one retest attempt allowed) , Licensing, relocation and department needs.
• Apply separately for each PeaceHealth location of interest
• Position is union-represented, multiple openings available
  
  

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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.

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Inpatient for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $52.15 – $77.39. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

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.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
  
  

Experience

• One year Required: recent bedside nursing experience. Some postings may be for a training program and the following criteria will apply to those postings: Experienced or new grad RN. If new grad, the RN will also be required to participate in the Nurse Residency Program.
• Recent ICU experience preferred
  
  

Credentials

• Required: Registered Nurse
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy.
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment .
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• 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.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• 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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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.