RN Charge Nurse - Operating Room

$56.15 - $81.39 / hour

Description

Job Description

At PeaceHealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Charge Nurse in the Operating Room at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our team in the following position:

Role: .8 FTE OR Charge Nurse
Schedule: work four 8-hour evening shifts each week, 3pm -11:30pm
Unit: 6 OR Suites
Hospital: St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care medical center with level III trauma center
Additional information: DaVinci Robots

Location:

Located 45 minutes North of Portland, St. John Medical Center is part of PeaceHealth, a non-profit mission drive healthcare system. The Longview-Kelso area offers the best of both worlds, a peaceful lifestyle and natural beauty of a family-orientated community of 60,000, with close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Mountains, and the urban amenities of both Portland and Seattle

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We offer you:

A wage range of $56.15 – $81.39. Hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including RN work experience and terms of the WSNA collective bargaining agreement
$2.50 evening shift differential
Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, and specialty nursing certification
Relocation Assistance
Professional Nurse Advancement program with pay incentives
A comprehensive benefits package

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Job Summary

The Charge Nurse is a frontline leader who works under the direction of the Manager/Director. The Charge Nurse assists the Manager/Director in coordinating unit activities which assure safe and clinically effective patient care. The Charge Nurse supports and directs staff members in providing compassionate care and services to patients and families from diverse ethnic and social groups. Independent decision-making is expected in the execution of routine duties.

Position Details:

Coordinate patient care by shift and department.
Supervision and assessment of clinical practice. Direct and delegate to other team members.
Coach for performance to achieve individual and organizational goals; including orientation, competencies and evaluations.
Develop the departmental team and collaborative relationships to achieve expected outcomes.
Serve as a clinical and resource expert for the department.
Articulate shift/team operational issues to management as appropriate.
Appropriate stewardship of resources.
Adapts decision-making style to the situation and level of authority for achieving an optimal outcome including using collaborative decision making and effective communication skills.
Identify and apply opportunities for clinical practice improvement and support them with staff.
Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Accredited School of Nursing Required
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Required: Minimum of 2 years OR nursing experience
Required: WA State Registered Nurse License
Required: Basic Life Support Certification
ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Skills

Demonstrated leadership skills (Required)
Facilitation skills (Preferred)
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)
Consistently demonstrates Service Excellence behaviors with patients, families and colleagues (Required)
Able to support and interpret medical center’s philosophy, policies and procedures (Required)
Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and unit needs in decision making (Required)
Demonstrated interest in staff development (Required)
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills (Required)
Strong organizational skills (Required)
Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)

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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.

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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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