RN Inpatient New Grad, Neurology

About the Role

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Inpatient New Grad for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position in their Neurology department at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. This 12-month Nurse Residency Program is designed for new graduate nurses to foster technical expertise, compassionate care, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards.
• Promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families, and the care delivery team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of hospital policies, procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Recent RN graduate (within 12 months) or a RN licensed less than 12 months with less than 6 months of Acute Care experience.
• Active Washington RN license by date of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by date of hire.
• Ability to participate in all program activities throughout the 12-month residency period.
• Ability to work a minimum of 36 hours/week, variable shifts and shift lengths, and rotate per union standards.
• Basic computer skills.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Credentials

• Required: Registered Nurse
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family-centered work environment.
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy, and procedures.

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices.
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force.
• Perform hands-on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (frequency 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.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Ability to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Additional Details

• Recruitment Incentives for eligible candidates.
• Competitive wages per the WSNA Union Contract.
• Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DPN, and advanced certifications.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO (no waiting period).
• Tuition Assistance & professional practice support.
• Salary range: $56.92 – $86.09.
• Position is union-represented.
• Multiple openings available.