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.
_Come join this amazing team! We support patients throughout their birthing process and care for them in our obstetric emergency department: 10 labor rooms, 13 post-partum rooms, and 2 operating rooms._
Consider the
following opportunity with us:
+ Part-time .6 FTE Night shift Labor & Delivery RN
+ Work three 8-hour night shifts each week, 2000-0430
+ OB ED and Labor experience are strongly preferred, as you will be working multiple cases per shift.
+ 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 offer you :
+ A wage range of $40.09 - $76.12. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, and terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, etc.
+ Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available.
+ Great shift differentials
+
**Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification**
+ A Full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
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**
+ Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
+ Preferred: Specialty certification
**Experience**
+
**Required:**
**One year of recent Labor & Delivery experience**
or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department.
+
**OB ED and Labor experience are strongly preferred,**
as you will be working multiple cases per shift.
**Credentials**
+
**Required: WA State Registered Nurse License**
+
**Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
Certification**
+ Required: ACLS according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy
+ Required: NRP within six months of hire or transfer date
+ Required: 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: 90927
PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced
**Labor & Delivery RN**
to join our Childbirth Center team at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington.
_Come join this amazing team! We support patients throughout their birthing process and care for them in our obstetric emergency department: 10 labor rooms, 13 post-partum rooms, and 2 operating rooms._
Consider the
following opportunity with us:
+ Part-time .6 FTE Night shift Labor & Delivery RN
+ Work three 8-hour night shifts each week, 2000-0430
+ OB ED and Labor experience are strongly preferred, as you will be working multiple cases per shift.
+ 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 offer you :
+ A wage range of $40.09 - $76.12. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, and terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, etc.
+ Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available.
+ Great shift differentials
+
**Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification**
+ A Full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
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**
+ Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
+ Preferred: Specialty certification
**Experience**
+
**Required:**
**One year of recent Labor & Delivery experience**
or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department.
+
**OB ED and Labor experience are strongly preferred,**
as you will be working multiple cases per shift.
**Credentials**
+
**Required: WA State Registered Nurse License**
+
**Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
Certification**
+ Required: ACLS according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy
+ Required: NRP within six months of hire or transfer date
+ Required: 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: 90927