Location: all cities,WA, USA
**Description**
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Psychiatric Unit for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position.
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $40.09 - $76.12. 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.
**This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.**
**Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available.**
Job Summary
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.
+ RNs will only perform a medical assessment and will not perform the full assessment/intake on a patient unless the RN has the Mental Health Professional certification (MHP)
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
+ Reqiured: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
+ Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
+ Preferred: Specialty certification
Experience
+ Required: Minimum one year experience with chronically mentally ill clients or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department, required. Demonstrated competence in area of expertise.
+ Recent in-patient experience preferred.
Credentials
+ Required: Registered Nurse
+ Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
+ Preferred: Mental Health Professional Certification (MHP)
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)
+ See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials. (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.
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.
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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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