• RN Critical Care Float

    PeaceHealthAbbotsford, BC V2S 0A1

    Job #2810407263

  • Description

    PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Inpatient Critical Care Float for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night 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.

    • Hiring Bonus and Relocation Bonus may be available

    • $4.00/hr Float Pool Differential

    • $4.41/hr Evening Differential (1500-2300)

    • $7.62/hr Night Differential (2300-0700)

    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.

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Education

    • Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing and

    • Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and

    • Preferred: Specialty certification

    Experience

    • Two years Required: recent experience as an ED, ICU, or ICU Stepdown RN required. Training program with extended orientation could follow for whichever specialty the candidate does not have. This is a float position with the expectation that primary assignments will be in the critical care areas, including ICU, ED, CVU, and PACU. Once orientation completed must be able to care for a broad spectrum of critically ill medical/surgical, neurologic, cardiac, and/or trauma patients.

    • Candidates with experience in more than one of these areas preferred. CDU and PCU experience preferred.

    Credentials

    • Required: Registered Nurse and

    • Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

    • Required: ACLS according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy.

    • ENPC and TNCC within 12 months of hire or transfer date.

    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.

    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.

    This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

    See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (~~~) .

    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.

    REQNUMBER: 94140