New Graduate RN - Surgical

PeaceHealth•Longview, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington, is hiring a New Graduate Registered Nurse for its Surgical unit. The nurse will provide professional direct patient care in accordance with professional practice and unit standards, using a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach with patients, families, and the care delivery team. New graduate nurses participate in PeaceHealth’s 12-month Nurse Residency Program, an interactive, evidence-based transition-to-practice program intended to build clinical skills, leadership, and confidence in the professional nurse role. The program supports technical expertise, compassionate care, professional growth, patient outcomes, and community care. Nurses must be able to participate in program activities throughout the residency and work at least 36 hours per week, with variable shifts and shift lengths and rotation according to union standards. The posting identifies the position as full time, 0.90 FTE, and night shift. The role is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. The listed salary range is $53.98–$80.10; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority.

Requirements

Recent RN graduate within 12 months, or an RN licensed for less than 12 months with less than 6 months of acute care experience.
Active Washington Registered Nurse license by date of hire.
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by date of hire.
Accredited School of Nursing.
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 a patient- and family-centered work environment.
Ability to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policies, and procedures.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to participate in all program activities during the 12-month residency period.
Ability to work a minimum of 36 hours per week, variable shifts and shift lengths, and rotate per union standards.
Meet the physical and environmental working conditions described in the posting, including patient handling, mobility, lifting, pushing/pulling, CPR, sensory, communication, and exposure requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Additional pay is available for BSN, MSN, DPN, and advanced certifications.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
Maintain professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
Participate in the development of and maintain established hospital policies, procedures, and objectives, as well as quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in all activities throughout the 12-month Nurse Residency Program.

Benefits

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Competitive wages per the WSNA Union Contract.
Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DPN, and advanced certifications.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement benefits, including a 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
Paid time off.
Tuition assistance and professional practice support.
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
Wellness benefits.
Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program.