RN | ED - FT Evening Shift (1400) $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Bay Area Hospital; Coos Bay, Northern (OR, KY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital in Oregon seeks an RN for the Emergency Department, evening FT shift, with a $10,000 sign-on. The RN applies the nursing process, teaches patients and families, documents care, and coordinates with the healthcare team.

The role requires Oregon RN licensure, strong assessment and monitoring skills, and the ability to work with diverse patients. ED experience and BLS/ACLS are expected, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse licensed in Oregon.
• Experience in emergency department care preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and interpret cardiac rhythms and monitor systems.
• Assess physical, psychosocial and discharge needs of patients.
• Plan and update patient care based on nursing diagnoses.
• Administer medications and manage pain relief.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and treatments.
• Document care and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Nursing process

Patient education

Documentation in EMR

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication administration

Education

RN license in Oregon

Tools

EMR system

Job description

RN | ED - FT Evening Shift (1400) $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Description: RN | ED - FT Evening Shift (1400) $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Time Type: Full time

Hours per Pay Period: 72

Shift: Evening Shift 12-36

Minimum: $47.82 USD

Maximum: $71.26 USD (This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department: Emergency Department

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department. Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES: Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY: Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

• Proficiently identifies and interprets cardiac rhythm strips; thoroughly knowledgeable regarding cardiac monitoring system and defibrillator functions
• Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.
• Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.
• Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse's role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:
• Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.
• Medication administration
• Skin assessment/wound care
• Pain management
• Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.
• Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.
• Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.
• Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.
• Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.
• Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.
• Other duties as assigned

• Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
• Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
• Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
• Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

• Organization approved workplace violence training required or obtained by the last day of the month after 90 day grace period.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or obtain within 6 months of hire
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nurses' Association Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course card or obtain within 1 year of hire
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) card for initial certification or obtain within 1 year of hire
• National certification in emergency nursing (CEN or equivalent) preferred

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required

• Recent emergency nurse experience
• Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience

Union Affiliation: ONA

• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• Requires frequent use of personal computer
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity

Compensation Grade: ONA

Compensation Grade Profile:

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.