Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital is seeking a Medical-Surgical Nurse to join our team in Astoria, Oregon. The role focuses on using the nursing process to assess, plan, direct, evaluate, and provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include Oregon RN licensure, BLS, ACLS/PALS within 6 months, and acute care experience preferred. The position emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• RN license in Oregon required.
• ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, direct, evaluate and provide care.
• Collaborate with the care team to respond quickly to patient needs.
• Provide care for patients across all age groups.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Nursing principles

Basic computer skills

Adaptability

Assessment across ages

English proficiency

Education

RN license (Oregon)

BLS Certification

Job description

ONA Wage Range: $63.39 to $90.22, dependent on experience

The Medical Surgical Nurse is a team player responsible for using the nursing process to provide excellent patient care. This includes: assessing, planning, directing, evaluating, and performing care. They must possess the skills and judgement to act quickly, knowledgeably, and appropriating as different situations arises.

Job Requirements

• A thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures; knowledge and skills required to provide excellent patient care.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be flexible as needs arise to acquire new skills and adapt to a changing environment.
• Must possess assessment skills for all age groups.
• Must read, write, and speak English.

License/Certification

RN currently licensed with the State of Oregon Board of Nursing. Current BLS Certification required through the American Heart Association, and must obtain ACLS and PALS through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and kept current henceforth.

Education And/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Acute care experience preferred. For RNs graduating within the last 12 months, or RNs that have not practiced in an acute care facility within the last 24 months, and have not previously completed a residency program will be required to complete the CMH-provided Nurse Residency program.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance

Ability to lift and transfer patients is required, usually with the assistance of co-workers. Normal or corrected vision is required. Normal or corrected hearing is necessary to distinguish differences in monitor alarms, heartbeats, and breathing. Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment. Subject to physical and emotional stress of work environment. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases. Works inside. Walking and standing much of the time while on duty. Long shifts necessary at times. Subject to occasional physical and emotional stress within a fast-paced environment. Pushes/pulls loaded adult stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, crash carts and equipment carts. Transfers patients to/from cars, stretchers, bed, chairs and ambulates as necessary. Tolerates bending, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for 8 hours. Lifts or carries up to 50 lbs.