RN - Emergency

At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As an Emergency Nurse at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care.

If this resonates with you, consider joining our Emergency team in the following role:

• Role: Full-time Midshift Emergency RN

Schedule

.9 FTE working three 12-hour shifts weekly, 1100-2330

• Unit: 37 bed Emergency department, level III trauma center

• Hospital: 177-bed acute care hospital that offers the intimacy of a community hospital paired with the resources of PeaceHealth, a mission driven healthcare system in the PNW

We offer you

• A wage range of $52.15 – $77.39 (will increase in October) The hiring rate is dependent on RN work experience, education, and terms of the WSNA union

• Shift differentials up to $7/hr

• Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification

• Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives

• Relocation Assistance

• Hiring Bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package

Why choose Longview? Located just 45 minutes North of Portland, Oregon, in the Longview-Kelso area, you'll e xperience the best of Pacific Northwest living in communities known for their affordability, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy scenic riverfronts, year-round outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to Portland and Vancouver. Whether you're seeking career growth, homeownership opportunities, or a healthier work-life balance, Longview and Kelso offer a rewarding place to live, work, and thrive.

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.

• May assist with Trauma case review in conjunction with the Trauma registrar and/or Trauma Coordinator

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing

• Minimum of 1 year Emergency RN experience or recent completion of emergency nursing training program.

• Current WA State RN licensure or current multistate RN license

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

• ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS all required within 6 months of hire.

• TNCC required within 1 year of hire.

• Must demonstrate independent management of cardiac, complex med/surg, pediatric, and trauma patients.

Skills

• 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)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• 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.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• 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 Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

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.