RN Telemetry Unit

Providence St. Peter Hospital is a 390-bed, not-for-profit regional teaching hospital. Located in Olympia, the state capital, Providence St. Peter Hospital offers comprehensive rehabilitation, medical, surgical and behavioral health services. We have been ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals and as one of 10 premier healthcare employers in the nation. Our hospital rests on a 173-acre campus, much of which includes natural forest and preserved wetlands that maintain a healing environment for patients and staff. We are currently recruiting Telemetry Staff RNs to join our dynamic staff.



WORK 12 WEEKS - GET 4 WEEKS OFF WITH FULL PAY! We offer an innovative "6/2" schedule for our night shift Telemetry staff. This part-time, 36 hours/week position is 12-hour night shifts to include every other weekend and varied weeknights. Work 6 pay periods on (12 weeks on), followed by 2 paid pay periods off (4 weeks off) year round. We also have regular 12-hour night shift opportunities available - 36 hours/week, 24 hours/week, 12 hours/week and per diem.



Our Telemetry department has a combined total of 64 monitored beds.  A professional staff of 109 work in our team and education-focused environment.



Additional department information includes:



1:3 RN to Patient ratio on the day shift (7am - 7pm)

1:4 RN to Patient ratio on the night shift (7pm - 7am)

ACLS certified staff provide Code Blue Team for the entire 390-bed hospital

Our typical patient is recovering from open-heart surgery or myocardial infarction with IV drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, or Pronestyl

Procedures range from sheath removal and cardioversion to transmyocardial revascularization

We are ranked #1 in Washington in interventional cardiovascular services



Why should you consider a career with Providence Health & Services in Southwest Washington?



Satisfied Staff - When asked what the best thing is about working at Providence St. Peter hospital our Critical Care and Telemetry staff responses varied from "the pro education attitude" and "the team atmosphere" to "the beautiful territorial view from every patient room."



Shared Decision Making - Our nurses have a shared decision making structure that includes five councils; Clinical Practice Council, Service Excellence Council, Employer of Choice, Stewardship and Systems, and Mission and Values. The councils consist of staff nurses, educators and managers sharing equally in decision making.



Excellent Benefits - We offer a highly competitive benefit and compensation package. Our nurses are given 100% credit for all RN experience for pay purposes. Relocation assistance is available.



Onsite BSN Program & Future Onsite MSN Program - Providence employees have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN) at St. Peter Hospital. The hospital has partnered with the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) Nursing Program to offer BSN classes. This partnership provides the opportunity for working nurses to complete their BSN degree within three years by taking one class each quarter. Our MSN program starts in 2006.



Location, Location, Location!



Set on the southern tip of Puget Sound, Olympia is right in the heart of the Pacific Northwest ... both in geography and in attitude. Interstate 5 offers quick, convenient access to many great Pacific Northwest destinations.



Seattle, a short hour away, offers sports - NFL football, Major League baseball and NBA basketball. Not to mention its world-class music, restaurants and shopping!



About three hours north is Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - truly an international crossroads. Portland, Oregon, is two hours south. The city's thriving downtown and historic neighborhoods entice visitors from all over the world!



A two-hour drive east gets you to the Cascade Mountains and Mt. Rainier for a world of wintertime play - downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snow shoeing. The ancient rain forests of Olympic National Park are just an hour away to the west. The Pacific Ocean also is just over an hour away ... replete with clamming and beachcombing.



Values-based Employer



At Providence we treat every patient with respect and dignity. So it's natural that we also extend this respect to the people who work here. Our core values are respect, compassion, justice, excellence and stewardship. The way we see it, that's what health care is meant to be.



The combined efforts of our people at Providence medical centers, clinics, long-term care and assisted living facilities have made us a success throughout Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana and California. And if you think you share our vision, we'd like to help you succeed in your career as well.



At Providence Health & Services, we maintain an open work environment that fosters diversity, growth and improvement, the exchange of ideas, and a belief in our mission.



If you're looking for a health care organization where you will be valued and your best work will be rewarded, Providence Health & Services is the place.



Contact Kathryn Wade, 360-493-7023 or [Click here for email], for more information.  Apply online at providence.org/swsa.

At Providence Health & Services, we take care of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, an excellent variety of benefits and outstanding opportunities to enhance and advance your career. All with a team of people who value and encourage your contribution.



Visit our website and apply online today!

www.providence.org/careers



Providence Health & Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQUIREMENTS
Current Washington State RN License required. A Bachelors degree in Nursing and nursing experience in a hospital acute care setting is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified. 18 months current acute care, telemetry or critical care experience required.



Under supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) serves as a role model, leader, and bedside care coordinator of the multidisciplinary team providing patient care. As a professional caregiver the RN is responsible and accountable for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN plans and provides care to patients using the nursing process, available resources, and approaches based on hospital protocols and standards to achieve patient-driven outcomes and discharge-planning goals.



Salary Range: $22.74 - $39.35