RN SPAR PRN

Saint Alphonsus; Baker City (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Oregon is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the day shift. You will provide professional nursing care in collaboration with the health care team, conduct patient assessments, plan and implement care, and advocate for patients and families.

This role requires an Oregon RN license and Basic Life Support certification, with ACLS and PALS possible within policy. You will maintain documentation, educate patients, administer medications, and ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Oregon RN license is required.
• BLS certification is required at hire.
• ACLS within 6 months and PALS within 12 months may be required.

Responsibilities

• Meets guiding behaviors and caring standards in daily practice.
• Performs comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Educates patients and families based on assessment findings.
• Develops, implements and evaluates a care plan.
• Administers medications safely and appropriately.
• Advocates for patients' rights and comfort.

Skills

Care coordination

Education

Oregon RN license

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS within 6 months

PALS within 12 months

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

• Provides professional nursing care in collaboration with members of the health care team in the ongoing assessment, planning and treatment of patients and families.
• Utilizes resources wisely while promoting physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of nursing services.
• Serve as a patient advocate.
• In addition to providing hands-on nursing care, RNs work and serve in a broad range of capacities including, but not limited to, delegation, assessment, planning of care and treatment, teaching of the patient and the patient’s family.
• The RN is expected to exercise competency in judgment, decision making, implementation of nursing intervention, delegation of function or responsibility, and administration of medications and treatments prescribed by legally authorized persons.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed in the State of Oregon as a Registered Nurse as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing is required.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
• Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk (ACLS within 6 months and PALS within 12 months).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Meets health system's Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable).
• Revenue Management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
• Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Educates patient based on assessment of needs.
• Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care based on patient's needs.
• Communicates patient's current status and plan of care to other caregivers (verbally and in writing).
• Prepares, gives and evaluates the effectiveness of medications.
• Demonstrates safe operation of patient care equipment.
• Advocates for the rights of patients.
• Provides nursing measures to alleviate or reduce pain.
• Demonstrates therapeutic communication.
• Establishes therapeutic and professional boundaries.
• Integrates knowledge, experience, professional standards and hospital policies into nursing practice.
• Meets unit specific technical skills.
• Practices with the rules and regulations defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health!Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.Visit Saint Alphonsus on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter! Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.