RN, Surgery/MedSurg - FT Days

lakehealthdistrict; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union

Benefits package

Job summary

Lake Health District in Oregon is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time surgery/med-surg coverage (36-40 hrs/week). The role includes pre-op through post-anesthesia care, circulating during surgery and recovery room duties.

Candidates must have an Oregon RN license, BLS, and BSN preferred; ACLS/NRP/PALS desirable. Experience in surgical nursing and leadership in a fast-changing unit is valued.

This is a non-exempt, hourly, union position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Current RN license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications as soon as available after hire.
• CNOR certification encouraged.
• One+ year of surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Oregon Nurse Practice Act and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and education to surgical patients from pre-op to post-anesthesia stabilization.
• Serve as Circulating Nurse during surgery and Recovery Room Nurse in PACU.
• Ensure care aligns with AORN perioperative standards.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to staff and students.
• Maintain professional image and effective communication with colleagues and patients.

Skills

Leadership

Emergent care

Communication

Patient education

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Critical thinking

Education

RN license (Oregon)

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Description

Position Details

Registered Nurse, Full-time, 36-40 hrs./week, days, shifts vary, working both in Surgery and MedSurg. Shared call (low census call, certification call, mandatory call as schedule needs).

Non-Exempt, Hourly, Union
Benefited position

Position Summary

The Surgery Nurse is a member of the Surgery team. Provides nursing care and education to the surgical patient throughout a continuum from pre-op until post-anesthesia stabilization. Functions as the Circulating Nurse during surgery and as the Recovery Room Nurse during the post‑anesthesia recovery phase. Assures surgical patient care is delivered as reflected in AORN standards of Peri operative Nursing Practice. The Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for nursing care of assigned patients, assessment of patient condition and needs, development of individualized plan of care and interventions, and both evaluation and documentation of care delivered. The RN provides clinical leadership/supervision and delegation to other staff/team members. The RN is to convey a professional and positive image of nursing, and of the hospital to the public.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current RN license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Current BLS certification. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification, and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as soon as available after hire. CNOR certification is encouraged.
• Experience: One or more years of clinical nursing experience required. Surgery nursing experience preferred
• Job Knowledge: Responsible to understand and capable of implementing duties with the scope of rules and regulations of the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Skills: Provide leadership within complex and rapidly changing clinical environment. Function calmly and effectively in emergent situations peak work times. Demonstrate positive and compassionate attitude toward patients and their families. Prioritize patient care and unit needs appropriately. Functions as a positive team member with other hospital staff and physicians. Recognize and differentiate normal and abnormal patient assessments and conditions. Provide effective education for patients, nursing staff members and students. Maintain patient confidentially. Maintain open and effective communication with co-workers, physicians and management staff.

Employment Requirements

Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.