RN - Medical

Job Description

Peace Health is seeking a RN for our Medical Unit in Florence, Oregon.

Per Diem, Night Shift position (12 hour shifts). Per Diem differential = 15%. Night Shift Differential = $9.50/hour. Salary range: $50.78 - $79.78.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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.

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach toward patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team.

• 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.
• His position entails resource duties, admissions, discharges, and wound care. The position makes discharge phone calls to patients.

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.

• Minimum one year RN experience required in acute care nursing.

• Required:
  
  State of Oregon nursing license.
• Required upon hire:
  Basic Life Support.

• 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).

• 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 (e.g., medical carts).
• Perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100-125 lbs. of force. 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.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403(b) retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

EEO & affirmative action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.