RN - Emergency Department

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The role provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards, while promoting a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach with patients, families, and members of the care delivery team. This is a full-time, 0.90 FTE night position represented by a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range is $45.78–$82.98; the hiring rate depends on factors such as education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority.

The position requires recent emergency medicine or critical care experience, or completion of an emergency care new graduate resident/new-to-specialty fellowship training program. The nurse must demonstrate independent management of cardiac, complex medical-surgical, pediatric, and multiple-trauma patients. Department-specific certifications are required within stated timeframes.

The work involves patient handling and other physical demands, exposure to biohazards and body fluids, and working in a noisy environment. PeaceHealth describes its caregiver benefits as including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement contributions; paid time off; life and disability insurance; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and an expanded employee assistance and mental health program.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 1 year of recent emergency medicine or critical care experience within the past 3 years, or completion of an emergency care new graduate resident/new-to-specialty fellowship training program.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cardiac, complex medical-surgical, pediatric, and multiple-trauma patients.
• Registered Nurse credential required.
• Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• 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.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) required within 12 months.
• Must meet the credentials required for the specific unit or department, as stated in the community-specific document.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing 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 according to their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Maintain professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in the development of and maintain hospital policies, procedures, and objectives, including quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach involving patients, families, and the care delivery team.

Benefits

• 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 program and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

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