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PeaceHealth New Graduate RN - ICU Stepdown in Vancouver, Washington
Description
Launch your nursing career with excellence & compassion!
PeaceHealth Southwest is now accepting applications for our New Graduate Nurse Residency in ICU Stepdown at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. This full time, 0.9 FTE Night shift position is an exceptional opportunity for new graduate nurses to join a program designed to foster technical expertise, compassionate care and professional growth.
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.
Available Units:
- Medical, Surgical, Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, ICU step down.
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
Moving to the area? Why you’ll love Vancouver:
Vancouver is a vibrant, independent city of over 160,000 residents and the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and endless recreational activities throughout the Pacific Northwest - including world-class mountain biking and wind-surfing.
Conveniently located just 9 miles from downtown Portland, 80 miles to the Pacific Ocean, and 160 miles to Seattle.
Enjoy thriving arts, theater, and music scene plus 26 nearby colleges and universities attracting renowned authors, performers, and speakers.
Excellent school districts.
No Washington State income tax!
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $56.92 – $86.09. 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.
Management of ventriculostomy, EVD, and ICP. Nursing care of patients with non-traumatic ICH, non-traumatic SAH, seizures. Nursing care of patients post tPA, thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, carotid artery stenting and intra-cranial stenting. Management of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents. Completion of complex neurological assessments/scales.
Qualifications
Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing
Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minimum 1 year Required: or more of recent continuous critical care experience, completion of a critical care intern/ residency program, or 3 years in an acute care setting with 400 hours in a critical care unit within the previous year. Some postings may be for an internship position and the following criteria will apply to those postings: Experienced or new grad RNS. If new grad, the RN will also be required to participate in the Nurse Residency Program.
Required: Registered Nurse and
Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and
Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy. National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification within 6 months of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire for RN's working on Tower 4
Preferred: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) 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)
See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (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
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.
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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