RN - Ortho Medical

PeaceHealth; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

EAP

Job summary

PeaceHealth's Sacred Heart Medical Center in Oregon is hiring an Ortho Medical Unit RN for a part-time 0.75 FTE night shift (12-hour shifts). You will assess and plan patient care, document in the medical record, and collaborate with the team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The role requires an RN license in Oregon, BLS, and at least one year of acute care experience. NIHSS certification within 6 months is preferred for Neurology/Observation assignments.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required (BSN preferred).
• Experience: Minimum one year RN experience required in an acute care facility.
• Credentials: State of Oregon nursing license and BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in hospital policies, procedures and quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Age-specific care

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Basic computer skills

Education

RN nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Job description

Description

Join our exceptional Ortho Medical Unitat Sacred Heart Medical Center. Our 36-bed Unit cares for a diverse patient population, including those recovering from total joint replacements, multi trauma patients and a variety of medical conditions.

Our hospital is nationally recognized for quality and patient-centered care, earning a 4-Star CMS Quality Rating and a prestigious Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of "A", reflecting our unwavering commitment to patient safety and excellence in healthcare delivery.

About This Opportunity:

• Part Time, 0.75 FTE, Night Shift position (12 hour shifts)

• The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.78 – $79.78

• Additional Night Shift differential- $9.50/hour

In this role you will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.

• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.

• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.

• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.

• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring!

Education: Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required (BSN preferred)

Experience:Minimum one year RN experience required in an acute care facility

Credentials:Required: State of Oregon Nursing license and BLS upon hire

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)

• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (Required)

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)

• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)

• Basic computer skills (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Medical/Surgical- Observation Unit & Neurology:

• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.

• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual.

We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

Some of the many benefits included in this package are

• full medical/dental/vision coverage

• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions

• paid time off

• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options

• tuition and continuing education reimbursement

• wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program

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