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Alaska Staffing

RN - ICU Temporary Assignment

Alaska Staffing, Ketchikan

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RN - ICU Temporary Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - ICU for a temporary, 0.90 FTE, variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $42.77 $68.68. Temporary assignment pay and monthly stipend included! 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
  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Preferred: Specialty certification

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year Required: clinical ICU experience as a Staff Nurse or will orient to point of competency.

Credentials

  • Required: Registered Nurse
  • Required: ACLS and PALS at hire, or according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy.
  • Required: Telemetry within 90 days of hire.
  • Required: 12 Lead EKG Basics within 12 months of hire.
  • Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
  • Preferred: CCRN

Skills

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
  • See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment.
  • Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures.
  • Basic computer skills.

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/stoop/squat/reach/kneel 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.
  • 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.

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.