RN - Medical

** Description*
* ** A million visitors a year can't be wrong, come and join us on the beautiful coast in Florence Oregon!*
* RN
- Medical Unit Opening:

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** Full Time, 0.90 FTE*
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** Day Shift position (12 hour shifts)*
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** The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $49.30 - $77.46*
* The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

** This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.*
* ** Job Summary*
* Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards.  Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

** 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.

+ This position entails: resource duties, admissions, discharges, and wound care. Position makes discharge phone calls to patients.

** Qualifications*
* ** Education*
* + Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing Required

+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

** Experience*
* + Minimum one year RN experience required in acute care nursing

** Credentials*
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Required:

State of Oregon nursing license

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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)

** 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.

Peace Health 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.

See how Peace Health is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Health-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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