RN - Emergency Department

PeaceHealth; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal & Break Nurse support

PTO from day 1

Medical, dental, vision, retirement

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse for our Level II Trauma Center in Oregon. This 54-bed ED offers 12-hour night shifts with a 0.75 FTE schedule, and a salary range of $50.78 to $79.78 per hour plus a $9.50/hour night differential.

We provide comprehensive benefits, strong professional development, and a supportive nursing team. Candidates must have an Oregon RN license, ACLS/PALS/TNCC/NIHSS within required timeframes and at least one year of ED

Qualifications

• One year recent ED RN experience required (within the past 5 years).
• Oregon nursing license required.
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS certifications or equivalent must be obtained within stated times.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Direct and delegate care to team members according to qualifications.
• Maintain professional development and comply with hospital policies.

Skills

ED nursing

Patient assessment

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Nursing degree (RN) from accredited school

Tools

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

NIHSS

Job description

Description

Are you an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our Level II Trauma Center and thrive in our dynamic 54-bed Emergency Department, where every shift offers the opportunity to provide exceptional care when patients need it most.

About This Opportunity:

• Part time, 0.75 FTE, Night Shift position (12 hour shifts)
• The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.78 – $79.78
• Additional Night Shift differential- $9.50/hour

Why Join Us?

• CMS 4-Star Rated healthcare organization
• Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade for patient safety excellence
• Competitive shift differentials and dedicated Meal & Break Nurse support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO benefits
• PTO accumulation starts day 1 with no waiting period
• Strong professional practice and career development support
• A highly collaborative and supportive nursing team
• 4% additional pay for BSN-prepared nurses

In this role you will:

• 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.
• Care of patient requiring reversal of anticoagulants, administration and monitoring of tPA seizure management and emergent EVD. Management of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents.

What You bring!

Education:Degree from anAccredited School of Nursing Required

Experience:

• Minimum one year recent ED RN experience required (within the past 5 years).
• ED experience in like sized and like-census ED; Trauma level 2 or greater; experience at a Magnet or Academic hospital; experience with a shared governance model; hospital accredited and certified by DNV or TJC preferred.

Credentials

• Required: State of Oregon Nursing license

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)

• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (Required)

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)

• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)

• Basic computer skills (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Emergency Services - Emergency Departments:

• 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 the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. 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.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits
• expanded EAP and mental health program

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