Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Intermediate Care 4 South for a Part Time, 0.875 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $40.09 – $76.12. 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.

Hiring Bonus and Relocation Bonus may be available!

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: Nursing and
Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and
Preferred:  Specialty certification

Experience

One year Required: of recent (within the last 36 months) Registered nurse in progressive care/step down (intermediate level) experience required or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department, required. 
Two years Preferred: of recent (within the last 36 months) Registered nurse in progressive care/step down (intermediate level) experience preferred.
Demonstrated competence in area of expertise.

Credentials

Required: Registered Nurse and
Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
Required: ACLS according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy. 
NIHSS Certification required within 120 days 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.