PeaceHealth
Labor & Delivery RN Inpatient
PeaceHealth, Bellingham, Washington, United States, 98226
**Description**
PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced
**Labor & Delivery RN**
to join our Childbirth Center team at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington. As a Labor & Delivery RN you'll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional and compassionate care. If this resonates with you, consider the following opportunity with us:
+ A Full-time .9 FTE night shift position working three 12 hour shifts each week
+ 10 Labor rooms
+ 13 post-partum rooms
+ 2 ORs
+ OB emergency department
+ Work with a collaborative nursing and OB/GYN team that includes midwives
+ Named One of America's Best Maternity Hospital in 2024 by Newsweek
St. Joseph Medical Center is a 255-bed , level II trauma center, acute care hospital located just 1.5 hours North of Seattle and 1 hour South of Vancouver, B.C. Situated along a saltwater bay with scenic views of the San Juan Islands and Mount Baker, Bellingham offers endless outdoor recreation, art, culture, and community.
We also offer you:
+ A Hiring Bonus and Relocation Assistance
+ An hourly wage range of $40.09 - $76.12, actual rate based upon work experience and terms of bargaining unit agreement
+ Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification
+ Excellent shift differentials
+ 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.
Qualifications
Education
+ Required: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
Experience
+ Required: One year of recent Labor & Delivery experience or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department.
Credentials
+ Required: WA State Registered Nurse License or current MSL
+ Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support Certification
+ ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
+ NRP required within six months of hire or transfer date.
+ If this is a training position Fetal Heart Surveillance Course is required within 1 year of hire.
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 (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.**
REQNUMBER: 90923
PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced
**Labor & Delivery RN**
to join our Childbirth Center team at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington. As a Labor & Delivery RN you'll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional and compassionate care. If this resonates with you, consider the following opportunity with us:
+ A Full-time .9 FTE night shift position working three 12 hour shifts each week
+ 10 Labor rooms
+ 13 post-partum rooms
+ 2 ORs
+ OB emergency department
+ Work with a collaborative nursing and OB/GYN team that includes midwives
+ Named One of America's Best Maternity Hospital in 2024 by Newsweek
St. Joseph Medical Center is a 255-bed , level II trauma center, acute care hospital located just 1.5 hours North of Seattle and 1 hour South of Vancouver, B.C. Situated along a saltwater bay with scenic views of the San Juan Islands and Mount Baker, Bellingham offers endless outdoor recreation, art, culture, and community.
We also offer you:
+ A Hiring Bonus and Relocation Assistance
+ An hourly wage range of $40.09 - $76.12, actual rate based upon work experience and terms of bargaining unit agreement
+ Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification
+ Excellent shift differentials
+ 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.
Qualifications
Education
+ Required: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
Experience
+ Required: One year of recent Labor & Delivery experience or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department.
Credentials
+ Required: WA State Registered Nurse License or current MSL
+ Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support Certification
+ ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
+ NRP required within six months of hire or transfer date.
+ If this is a training position Fetal Heart Surveillance Course is required within 1 year of hire.
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 (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.**
REQNUMBER: 90923