RN - Surgical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus

Relocation assistance (eligible)

Job summary

PeaceHealth's Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Oregon seeks a registered nurse for full-time night shifts (0.9 FTE). The role offers a $9.50 night shift differential and a competitive salary range with a signing bonus and relocation eligibility.

Responsibilities include planning, providing, and documenting patient care; delegating tasks to the care team; and actively participating in safety and quality initiatives. Oregon RN licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited school and Oregon license.
• Minimum one year RN experience in acute care preferred.
• Experience with post-ICU, trauma, urology and gynecology patients preferred.
• Required: State of Oregon nursing license; Required Upon Hire: BLS.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document care in the health record per standards.
• Direct and delegate care to team members by education and competence.
• Maintain professional development and adherence to hospital policies.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety, infection control.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Interpersonal skills

Patient/family centered care

Basic computer skills

Education

RN degree

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for your next adventure? Do you believe each patient deserves safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care? If so, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Oregon might be the place for you!

• Full Time, 0.9 FTE, Night shift position (12 hour shifts)
• Nights Shift differential $9.50/hour
• The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.78-79.78
• CMS 4 star Rating
• LeapFrog "A" Safety Rating
• Hiring Bonus and relocation for eligible candidates!**

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing

Experience

• Minimum one year RN experience required: in an acute care facility or successful completion of a training course/orientation and standard competencies within six months of hire.
• Experience in caring for post ICU, trauma, urology and gynecology patients is preferred.

Credentials

• Required: State of Oregon nursing license
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

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.

• 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
• Expanded EAP and mental health program

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