Ketchikan, AK, 99901, USA
87 days ago
RN - Long Term Care - Temporary Assignment
**Description** **PeaceHealth is seeking an RN - Long Term Care for a Temporary, 0.90 FTE, Day position.** The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $40.93 – $65.72. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. **Temporary Assignment Pay and Monthly Stipends Included!** 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. **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION:** + Graduate of an approved school of nursing required. + BSN preferred. + Specialty certification preferred. **EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:** + A minimum of 1 year clinical experience as a Staff Nurse preferred. + Previous geriatric/rehab nursing experience preferred, or will orient to point of competency. + Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. **LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:** + Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing. + Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire. + ACLS certification may be required. + See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials. **OTHER SKILLS:** + 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 **For a full description of the position or for questions, contact Melissa,** **mgumbert@peacehealth.org** **.** **This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.** 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 toInclusivity, 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. REQNUMBER: 64625
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