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PeaceHealth RN - Labor & Delivery (LDRP) in Ketchikan, Alaska
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Labor & Delivery (LDRP) for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day or Night position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $40.93 – $65.72. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.
Relocation Assistance and Hiring Bonus may be available!
CONTACT: Melissa Gumbert, Talent Acquisition Recruiter / mgumbert@peacehealth.org
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.
Essential Functions
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.
Nurse may be required to float between obstetrics and Regional Infusion Center as requested/required and maintain competencies for both units.
Qualifications
Education
Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing.
Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Preferred: Specialty certification
Experience
Minimum of 1 year Required: clinical experience as a Staff Nurse or will orient to point of competency.
Labor/Delivery/Post-Partum/Newborn nursing experience preferred, or will orient to point of competency.
Credentials
Required: State of Alaska Registered Nurse License at date of hire
Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
Required: ACLS at date of hire or within six months
Required: NRP at date of hire or within six months
Required: Electronic Fetal Monitoring course within six months
Preferred: STABLE certification
Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
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.
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.
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 (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
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.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
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