RN - Cardiovascular ICU

PeaceHealth • Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular ICU. This is a 0.90 FTE day position listed as Non Employee-Nurse, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Support. The listed bill rate is $95, all inclusive.

The role provides professional nursing care directly to patients in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. The nurse promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach with patients, families, and members of the care delivery team. Cardiovascular ICU department requirements include Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within six months. Critical Care ICU positions also require at least one year of continuous RN experience in ICU-level care within the past 36 months, or completion of an ICU new-graduate or new-to-specialty fellowship training program. For Ketchikan, the posting allows orientation to point of competency.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; nursing education is required.
• Registered Nurse credential required.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles to meet each patient’s needs.
• 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.
• For Critical Care ICU, ICU Medical, ICU Surgical, Neuro ICU, CVICU, and Patient Care Support (Rapid Response Team): at least one year of continuous RN experience in ICU-level care within the last 36 months, or completion of an ICU new-graduate/new-to-specialty fellowship training program. For Ketchikan, the nurse may orient to point of competency.
• For the Cardiovascular ICU: ACLS required within six months and NIHSS certification required within six months.
• Must meet community-specific credential requirements for the assigned unit or department.
• Working conditions include patient handling up to 35 lbs. without assistive equipment, frequent pushing or pulling up to 45 lbs. of force, occasional non-patient lifting up to 20 lbs., fine motor control for medical equipment and procedures, and ability to perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force, seldom or occasionally.
• Must be able to move around the work area, with frequent sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and kneeling.
• Must tolerate exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noisy environments; vision and hearing must be within normal limits, with corrective aids permitted, and the ability to communicate and exchange accurate information is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse preferred.

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 developing and maintaining hospital policies, procedures, and objectives, as well as quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection-prevention programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level