RN - Gastro Endo

PeaceHealth • Longview, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the Gastro-Endo Lab at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. The role is 0.8 FTE, working four 8-hour day shifts each week with variable start times. The unit provides inpatient and outpatient endoscopy services at a 177-bed acute care community hospital within PeaceHealth, a mission-driven healthcare system in the Pacific Northwest.

The Registered Nurse provides professional direct patient care in accordance with professional practice and unit standards, and promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach involving patients, families, and the care delivery team. The position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. The posted wage range is $53.98–$80.10; the hiring rate depends on RN work experience, education, and the terms of the WSNA union contract. Additional compensation is available for specified nursing degrees and specialty certification, along with a Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives and relocation assistance.

PeaceHealth describes Longview-Kelso as an area with riverfronts, outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and access to Portland and Vancouver. The organization offers a comprehensive rewards package and states its commitment to caregiver wellbeing, inclusivity, respect for diversity, and cultural humility.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 1 year of RN experience in a Gastro-Endo Lab or Short Stay unit is required in the role-specific qualifications; the department-specific notes also specify at least 1 year of acute care or procedural experience, or completion of a gastro/endoscopy new graduate training or specialty fellowship program.
• Washington State Registered Nurse credential required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required within 6 months.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles to meet patient 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.
• Ability to perform the role's physical tasks, including patient handling, pushing and pulling, CPR, frequent movement and bending, and lifting as specified in the working conditions.
• Ability to work around biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise; vision and hearing within normal limits are required, with corrective aids permitted.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Gastro-Endo experience.
• Conscious sedation experience.
• Additional compensation is available for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification.

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

Benefits

• Wage range of $53.98–$80.10, with hiring rate based on RN work experience, education, and WSNA union contract terms.
• Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification.
• Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives.
• Relocation assistance.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree