RN - Acute Care

Curry Health Network; Oregon, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry Health Network is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in an acute care setting. You will assess patients, apply nursing diagnoses, formulate individualized care plans, and coordinate with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and case managers to meet patient needs.

You will document care, teach patients and families, and adapt plans as interventions prove effective.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon State Registered Nurse Licensure is required.
• BSN preferred.
• Associate degree or higher in Nursing required/beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using nursing judgment and screening tools.
• Develop and implement care plans with appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate referrals, obtain medical orders, and provide education/case management.
• Communicate care plans with multidisciplinary team including pharmacists, dieticians and social workers.
• Ensure care documents meet current practice standards and guidelines.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

EMR documentation

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Under pressure adaptability

Professional representation

Education

Current Oregon RN licensure

BSN preferred

Associates degree in nursing or better

Tools

EMR system

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Compensation Range

$44.89 - $67.90

• Compensation is based on experience, with a range reflecting entry-level candidates through those with 15+ years of experience. Eligible positions may also qualify for additional compensation through our Clinical Nursing Ladder Program and applicable shift, weekend, certification, or other differentials.

Additional Compensation Differential Opportunities

• Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.50/hour. | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$3.00/hour.
• Non-Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.00/hour. | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): $2.00/hour.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Acute Care setting. Assesses patients, using nursing judgement and appropriate screening protocols to determine unmet healthcare needs. Applies nursing diagnoses to define unmet needs. Organizes interventions to address identified needs, including performing interventions, facilitating referrals, obtaining medical orders, or providing education and case management support for the patient. Effectively communicates identified needs and care plan with the multidisciplinary care team including providers, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, case managers, and more. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and adjusts the care plan accordingly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform patient assessment considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Uses appropriate screening tools effectively.

Demonstrates understanding of pathophysiology, disease processes, and treatment standards. Applies nursing diagnoses to identified needs.

Formulates a care plan based upon identified needs and facilitates interventions and referrals as appropriate.

Performs interventions in a competent manner, applying evidence-based standards of care and protocols to guide actions. Knowledgeable regarding medications, indications, interactions, and contraindications, considering age of the patient and their clinical condition. Evaluates effectiveness of all interventions.

Formulates individualized teaching plans, evaluating effectiveness of learning. Patient and family interactions are professional.

Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Care and Documentation meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines.

Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values.

SHARED VALUES

Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork: We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Current Unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse Licensure is required. BSN Preferred.
• Current AHA BLS, NIHSS required and ACLS required within 6 months of hire date
• Unless chosen for New Grad Program, a minimum of 1 year of experience in an Acute Care setting is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Computer skills are required, specifically using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); prior use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documenting in patient records is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work well in high pressure situations is required.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

None of the time: Taste or Smell

Up to 1/3 of the time: Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Sit, Push/Pull, Reach with hands and arms

Up 2/3 of the time and more: Stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

None of the time: up to or more than 100 pounds

Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 100 pounds

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Up to 10 pounds

Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock

Up to 1/3 of the time: Working near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions, risk of radiation

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.

Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

From 1 – 2 hours per day: Grasping firm/heavy

From 3 – 4 hours per day: No requirement

From 5 – 6 hours per day: No requirement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.

This is designated as a hard to fill position. Please refer to policy HR-A37

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Nursing.

Experience

Required

1 year

Unless chosen for New Grad Program, experience operating in an Acute Care setting is required

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ACLS

RN

BLS

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