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Job Description
At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Nurse at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our Family Birth Center team in the following Labor & Delivery RN position:
We also offer you:
Position Details:
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.
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This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are 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.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
Job Description
At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Nurse at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our Family Birth Center team in the following Labor & Delivery RN position:
- .9 FTE Night shift Labor & Delivery RN
- Work three 12-hour night shifts each week, 1830-0700.
- 32 bed LDRP Model Family Birth Center with 2 OR suites
- Offer specialized birthing experiences from natural births, water births, and midwives
- Role includes labor & delivery, mom-baby, and circulating in the OR
- Named to the elite list of the best maternity hospitals in the U.S. by Newsweek multiple years in a row
We also offer you:
- Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification
- A Professional Nurse Advancement Program with additional pay incentives
- A Hiring Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date.
- Generous tuition reimbursement and CE
- A mission driven healthcare system
Position Details:
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.
- 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.
- School of Nursing Required
- Required: Minimum 1 year labor and delivery nursing experience within last 2 years, or completion of a labor and delivery intern/training program.
- Required: WA State Registered Nurse License or current Multistate RN license
- Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support Certification (healthcare provider)
- Required: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 60 days of hire.
- Must have completed (within last two years) a formal fetal monitoring program, or must complete within orientation period.
- Preferred: BSN and specialty nursing certification
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
- Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required)
- Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required)
- Basic computer skills. (Required)
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- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
- Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
- Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
- Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
- Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are 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.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
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