RN - Emergency Department

PeaceHealth; Cottage Grove (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,106 - 105,152; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement plan

wellness benefits

discount program

expanded EAP and mental health program

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Emergency Department in Cottage Grove. This per diem night shift position involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs.

The successful candidate must hold a degree in nursing, have a nursing license in Oregon, and possess several essential certifications such as BLS and ACLS. PeaceHealth offers various benefits and is committed to caregiver wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
• 1 year RN experience preferred.
• State of Oregon nursing license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in healthcare records.
• Direct and delegate care to team members.

Skills

Knowledge of age-specific principles

Promote positive interpersonal relationships

Support and interpret medical center policies

Basic computer skills

Education

Degree from an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification

Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certification

National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN for our Emergency Department at Cottage Grove.

Per Diem, Night shift position (12 hour shifts).

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.89 – $76.33.

Essential Functions

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing (Required).

Experience

• 1 year RN experience preferred.
• Experienced EDRN skillset preferred.

Credentials

• State of Oregon nursing license (Required).
• Basic Life Support (Required upon hire).
• ACLS, PALS, NIHSS (Required within 6 months).
• TNCC (Required within 12 months).

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required).
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required).
• Ability to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required).
• Basic computer skills (Required).

Department / Location Specific Notes

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) required within 12 months.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.

Working Conditions

• Lifting: patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: frequently up to 45 lbs. force (e.g., medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100‑125 lbs. of force (National Association of EMS Physicians and AHA) – frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non‑patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are a 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

EEO: PeaceHealth is an affirmative action employer for Veterans and people with disabilities in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.