RN | MCU - FT Nights

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

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shift, full-time on the Oregon coast. The RN provides care within the Oregon State Board of Nursing scope, teaching patients and families, and documenting care in the medical record.

The role coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective patient care. Qualifications include an Oregon RN license and BLS, with recent acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Oregon.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Recent acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan care within RN scope.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Document patient care in EMR and paper records as needed.
• Educate patients and families about illness, tests, medications and wellness.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Teaching skills

Crisis response

EMR proficiency

Punctuality

Education

Oregon RN license

BLS certification

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)

Job Description

Registered Nurse 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 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

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).
• Experience: Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital 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

Compensation Grade: ONA.

Compensation Grade Profile: Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Anti-Retaliation Notice #Level3 Serving Oregon's South Coast with high quality healthcare since 1974, Bay Area Hospital is an acute care district hospital with 129 beds. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, with some of the most advanced technological equipment on the Oregon Coast. We strive to improve the health of our community everyday by offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, and our employees embody our values of kindness, excellence, teamwork, ownership, and innovation.