RN | Float Pool - FT Nights

Bay Area Hospital; Bay (AR); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital is seeking an RN for the Float Pool to cover night shifts in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will apply the nursing process, teach patients and families, and document care in the EMR.

Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team ensures coordinated, high-quality patient care across units. The role requires active Oregon RN licensure, BLS and ACLS (ACLS within 6 months), and experience in acute care.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as an RN in Oregon.
• BLS required; ACLS within 6 months.
• Workplace violence training completed or must be obtained within 90 days.
• Recent acute care hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan care according to diagnoses and needs.
• Establish nursing diagnoses in collaboration with the team.
• Plan and update the care plan as appropriate.
• Implement individualized care and medication administration.
• Teach patients and families about illness, tests, medication and wellness.
• Document care in the EMR; coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide supervision to unlicensed personnel to ensure quality care.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and evaluate outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Effective communication

EMR proficiency

Flexibility

English proficiency

Education

RN license in Oregon

BLS certified

ACLS certified or within 6 months

Workplace violence training

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Time Type

Full time

Hours per Pay Period

72

Shift

Night 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

Float Pool

Current Bay Area Hospital Employee

If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Float
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 Code of Conduct and support the Bay Area Hospital Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability 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.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. 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

Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Flexibility in accepting assignment to varied areas; friendly, helpful attitude

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Degrees

Group 1: MCU, PSU, IMCU, APU

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or must be obtained within 6 months
• Organization approved workplace violence training required or obtained by the last day of the month after 90 day grace period.

Group 2: ED, ICU

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support card (PALS)
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

Experience

Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience required

Critical Care/Emergency Department experience preferred

General Information

Union Affiliation: ONA

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• 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

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 Code of Conduct and support the Bay Area Hospital Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability 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.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. 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

Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Flexibility in accepting assignment to varied areas; friendly, helpful attitude

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Degrees

Group 1: MCU, PSU, IMCU, APU

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or must be obtained within 6 months
• Organization approved workplace violence training required or obtained by the last day of the month after 90 day grace period.

Group 2: ED, ICU

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support card (PALS)
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

Experience

Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience required

Critical Care/Emergency Department experience preferred

General Information

Union Affiliation: ONA

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• 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.

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