Pediatrics

Olympic Medical Center•Port Angeles, WA

4d•$39 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination! FTE: 90% WORK SHIFT Days PAY RANGE: $39.00 - $68.50 UNION: SEIU 1199-RN and LPN SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS: Weekend & Holiday Shifts: Yes On Call Shifts: Yes Shift Differentials: Evening $3.00/hour Night $5.00/hour Premiums: Weekend Premium $4.50/hour Standby Premium $4.00/hour Charge Premium $3.25/hour Float/PM Premium $2.50/hour Per Diem Premium 15% (on rate of pay, in lieu of benefits) Certification Premium $2.00/hour JOB DESCRIPTION: Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients within the facility. Promotes continuity of care for patients on the unit, providing direct patient care as well as supervising the care given by Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurses Assistants, Patient Care Aides and other support staff. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements concerning his or her age-specific needs. Provides the care needed as described in the department/unit policies and procedures. Participates in patient and family teaching. Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Demonstrates the values contained in the Hospital and Nursing Department mission and philosophy statements. Supports and promotes a positive image of professional nursing and OMC. Has contact with patients under a variety of circumstances and is subject to varying and unpredictable situations. May perform emergency care and handle emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. EDUCATION Associate’s degree required. BSN preferred. EXPERIENCE Two years experience in a hospital setting preferred. LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS Current Washington State RN license required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. PALS certification required within 1 year of hire. Union SEIU 1199 RN/LPN BENEFITS INFORMATION: Click here for information about our benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov. Olympic Medical Center, the largest employer in Clallam County, has a wide variety of employment opportunities. We welcome you the opportunity to join our team of highly-trained and experienced staff! We offer excellent benefits, competitive salaries and an intentional culture that represents respect and appreciation for all of our employees. OMC cares and is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs. For more information about our benefits, click here! Contact us: [email protected] For answers to some frequently asked questions, click here. Learn about our Career Pathways Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to myriad opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, and a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. I find the staff and employees very caring and open, and I'm thrilled that there was an opening in my specialty to be able to come here. - Dr. Zina Hajduczok There is no better illustration of the value that rural facilities provide to their communities than the annual identification and recognition of the top-performing rural facilities. Each year, the rural hospitals are analyzed through the lens of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance in the United States. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Equal Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Non-discrimination Patient Rights HIPAA

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
Current Washington State RN license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
PALS certification required within 1 year of hire.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Two years experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients within the facility.
Promotes continuity of care for patients on the unit, providing direct patient care as well as supervising the care given by Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurses Assistants, Patient Care Aides and other support staff.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status.
Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements concerning his or her age-specific needs.
Provides the care needed as described in the department/unit policies and procedures.
Participates in patient and family teaching.
Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
Demonstrates the values contained in the Hospital and Nursing Department mission and philosophy statements.
Supports and promotes a positive image of professional nursing and OMC.
Has contact with patients under a variety of circumstances and is subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
May perform emergency care and handle emergency or crisis situations.
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.