Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CMH Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital is seeking a Medical-Surgical Nurse in Oregon to join a collaborative team. The role involves using the nursing process to assess, plan, direct, evaluate, and perform patient care while responding quickly to diverse clinical situations.

Requirements include an accredited nursing program, active RN license in Oregon, and BLS; ACLS/PALS must be obtained within six months. Acute care exposure preferred and residency program may apply for new grads.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire; BLS current.
• RN licensed in the State of Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
• Deliver care with knowledge, speed, and sound judgment across changing situations.
• Collaborate with the health care team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

ONA Wage Range: $57.63 to $82.02, dependent on experience

ELIGIBLE FOR CMH EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: PRIORITY RECRUITMENT

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

Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to: 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.