RN - ICU Stepdown, 0.9 FTE, Variable

Peace Health • Bellingham, WA

45d • $44 - $80 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

Requirements

• Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• One year of recent (within the last 36 months) Registered nurse in ICU, progressive care/step down (intermediate level) experience required or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department. Demonstrated competence in area of expertise.
• Registered Nurse
• Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• ACLS according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials.
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment.
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Specialty certification

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees