RN - Cardiology

PeaceHealth • Longview, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a full-time Cardiology Registered Nurse for the 32-bed inpatient Cardiology unit at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. This is a 0.9 FTE night-shift role, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts each week from 1900 to 0730. The nurse provides professional direct patient care in accordance with professional practice and unit standards and works collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.

The position assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; documents care in the healthcare record; and directs or delegates care to team members according to their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence. The nurse maintains professional effectiveness through education and development and participates in hospital policies, quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs. Other duties may be assigned.

PeaceHealth is a nonprofit healthcare system in the Pacific Northwest. St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care medical center with a level III trauma center. The role is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. More than one opening may be available.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least one year of RN work experience, or be a new graduate hired into the new graduate residency program.
• Washington State Registered Nurse license.
• Healthcare provider Basic Life Support certification.
• 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 perform the physical and environmental duties described, including patient handling, CPR, movement and lifting tasks, and working around biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits; glasses, contacts, and hearing aids are permitted.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards.
• Promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach with patients, families, and members of the care delivery team.
• 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, including quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wage range of $53.98–$80.10; hiring rate depends on factors including education, RN work experience, and terms of the WSNA collective bargaining agreement.
• Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, and specialty nursing certification.
• Additional shift differentials.
• Relocation assistance or hiring incentives may be available.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 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 reimbursement and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program.
• Professional Nurse Advancement program with pay incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level