Lpn - Licensed Practical Nurse - Float Er To Med Surg Nocs

Job Overview

Use your LPN talent and skills and take on the challenge to assist in multiple departments! Float from the Emergency Room to the Medical‑Surgical department.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center’s mission is "quality healthcare with a personal touch". Our values are compassion, patient-centered care, teamwork, community, professionalism, and integrity. Every day we work to improve the health and viability of the community by being the best place for patients to receive care, for employees to work, and for providers to practice medicine.

The hospital has an opening for a Night Shift Licensed Practical Nurse to float from ER to Med Surg. The Float LPN provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency department and medical‑surgical department under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectations. Priorities of care are determined based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow.

The LPN communicates with medical providers about changes in patient status, symptoms, and diagnostic results, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment. Services meet the patient’s psychosocial and physical care requirements in accordance with Southern Coos Health District standards of care, as defined in the Oregon State Board of Nursing scope of practice.

Sign‑on incentive opportunity, up to $10,000, is available.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program required.
• Current licensure in Oregon as an LPN required.
• Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required; may be obtained within six months of hire.
• Successful completion of arrhythmia class preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a drive to provide exceptional service.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and online software.

Nights, 3 × 12 for 36 hours.

This is a full‑time onsite position eligible for benefits. SCHHC pays the full employee‑only amount for Health, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life & AD&D insurance.

Employment is contingent upon an acceptable pre‑employment drug screening and background check.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens or have proper authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor a visa or permanent residency for this position.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to join our teams. Reasonable accommodation is available to access job openings or apply for a job.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is a drug‑free, tobacco‑free, and smoke‑free campus.