RN | IMCU - FT Nights

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

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). The role, on the night shift, uses the nursing process to care for patients, teach families, and document care in the EMR. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team ensures coordinated, quality patient outcomes.

Requirements include Oregon RN licensure and BLS; ACLS within grace period. Strong clinical skills in telemetry and cardiac monitoring are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed as RN in Oregon.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required or within grace period.

Responsibilities

• Identify and interpret cardiac rhythm strips; monitor telemetry.
• Assess patients physically, psychosocially, and for discharge planning.
• Plan and update care based on diagnoses with interdisciplinary input.
• Administer medications and manage pain as per care plan.
• Teach patients and families about illness, tests, medications, and wellness.
• Supervise unlicensed assistive personnel to ensure optimum care.
• Document care, interventions, and teaching in the EMR.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teaching skills

Computer literacy

Punctual attendance

Communication skills

English language

Education

RN license in Oregon

BLS certification

ACLS certification

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

Intermediate Care Unit

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit IMCUWithin 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.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficiently identifies and interprets cardiac rhythm strips; thoroughly knowledgeable regarding cardiac monitoring system and defibrillator functions
• Proficient in use of telemetry system
• 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

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Degrees

• 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 by the last day of the month after the 6 month grace period

Experience

• Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred
• Acute care hospital experience in past two years or intermediate/progressive care experience preferred

General Information

Union Affiliation: ONA

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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