RN, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse

• Location: 600 RANCH RD, Reedsport, OR, , United States
• Position Title: Registered Nurse
• Employee Type: Non-Exempt
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Acute Care Unit
• Work Location: In Person
• Benefits: Yes

A Registered Nurse provides, through the nursing process, assessment, delivery of care, information, and assistance to patients admitted at Lower Umpqua Hospital. The Registered Nurse demonstrates compassion, respect, and a caring attitude while working within the scope of practice to provide care to patients and assistance to their families and visitors. This position collaborates with all other healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization.

All job duties are performed in a manner that demonstrates Lower Umpqua Hospital’s “Partners in Care” philosophy.

• Receive adequate report from the off-going nurse.
• Utilize the nursing process to deliver holistic, patient-focused care, including Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes/Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
• Make pertinent observations of patients and respond appropriately and in a timely manner to rapid changes in patient condition.
• Contact the physician regarding changes in patient status.
• Provide primary care of patients with CNA assistance as necessary.
• Assist patients with mobilization, including turning, positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
• Plan workload to provide care for a group of patients in an organized manner.
• Delegate to and supervise other members of the nursing team in providing patient care.
• Coordinate the activities of other departments in the implementation of patient care.
• Utilize strategies, including teaching plans and referrals to other healthcare team members, to meet patient and family learning needs.
• Seek opportunities to learn and perform unfamiliar procedures using appropriate resources.
• Maintain the ability to carry out technical procedures independently, effectively, and safely.
• Effectively organize and complete patient care assignments within the allotted time.
• Deal effectively with a reasonable amount of interruption to the work routine.
• Initiate and/or participate in patient care conferences, unit meetings, in-services, and nursing process groups on an ongoing basis.
• Participate effectively in the evaluation of standards of care, identify unsafe patient care practices, and assume responsibility for intervention.
• Participate effectively in the evaluation and revision of nursing policies, procedures, and equipment needed for patient care.
• Maintain competency in nursing skills utilized on the patient care unit.
• Make rounds on all patients.
• Dispense medications following correct procedures and carry out treatments.
• Maintain accurate and concise documentation.
• Review and update care plans.
• Assist in emergency procedures.
• Assist with patient care and answering call lights as needed.
• Assist in supporting volunteers.
• Interpret and respond to telemetry.
• Assist as needed in the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit.
• Perform clerical duties such as mechanical copying, filing, and answering phones.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and equipment.
• Provide nursing relief for lunches and breaks.
• Assist with chart review.
• Participate in continuing education.

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Oregon required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Emergency Department experience preferred.

• Ability to function at the RN level in acute, intermediate, long-term, and ambulatory care facilities in the State of Oregon.
• Visual: Ability to ambulate safely, work in limited-light areas on night shifts, and accurately read small letters and digits.
• Hearing: Ability to…