RN Emergency Department (Casual, Relief, Variable)

stcharles; Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM is seeking a registered nurse for the Emergency Department in Prineville, Oregon, to fill casual shifts on an as-needed basis. RNs must maintain a casual status by working a minimum of 72 hours every 6 months, including weekend hours.

The role involves bedside care across ED units, with supervision of other caregivers as required. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, administering medications, documenting care, and participating in quality improvement

Qualifications

• Current Oregon RN license is required.
• BSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient and family centered care.
• Oversee work of other caregivers within the RN scope.
• Maintain documentation per policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professional communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Deliver safe medication administration and patient monitoring.

Education

Current Oregon RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Per Prineville ONA Contract: Casual RN - Any nurse in a casual position that is utilized to fill open shifts on an \"as needed\" basis. In order to retain their casual status, they must work a minimum of 72 hours every 6 months, of those hours being weekend hours. Casual RNs will be responsible for maintaining contact with the Hospital in order to maintain their position.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: RN - Emergency Department

REPORTS TO POSITION: Department Manager/Director

DEPARTMENT: Varies

DATE LAST REVIEWED: January 23, 2017

OUR VISION:

Creating America's healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:

In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:

Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY:

The Emergency Department RN positions include bedside RNs on various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients during emergency visit through discharge or hospitalization.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The RN provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with SCHS mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse, this position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.
• Assesses the patient's condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient's/family's physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient's progress.
• Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.
• Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.
• Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
• Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
• Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
• Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient's care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• Performs stand by callback as assigned. Varies by department.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: As required by RN licensure.

Preferred: BSN

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• Required: Current Oregon RN license
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC & Code Grey training required within 6 months
• NRP & Moderate required within 6 months
• Preferred:
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