RN Intermediate Care Unit

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon seeks a registered nurse to provide patient- and family-centered care as part of the health care team.

The RN will oversee other caregivers, deliver nursing actions within licensure scope, and coordinate with disciplines to meet patient needs. Responsibilities include applying nursing standards, documenting care, participating in quality improvement, and supporting VIP Lean principles to create a healing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure in Oregon.
• BSN preferred for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintains in-depth nursing knowledge and applies it per policy and law.
• Assesses patient condition, plans care, and collaborates with disciplines.
• Calculates dosages and administers medications per policy.
• Documents care accurately and complies with regulations.
• Participates in quality improvement and professional development.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Supports safety and confidentiality, upholding organizational values.

Skills

Nursing principles

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS

Job description

The RN provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System 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
• Preferred: Department specific acute care certification (i.e. CCRN, PCCN, CEN)

BEND-INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT

• Additional Requirements: Basic ECG course, 12 Lead ECG course, or successful completion of Basic ECG competency test for internal applicants.
• 12 Lead ECG course within 6 months of hire.

EXPERIENCE

• Required: See below
• Preferred: Department specific acute care experience.

BEND-INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT

• Additional Requirements: One year Progressive Care Unit, Step Down, Intensive Care Unit or one year of Emergency Department experience within the past five years. Per the hiring manager’s assessment, previous experience must enable performance of the full scope of the position.
• Preferred: Experience working with cardiovascular patient population.