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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.**

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