RN – Rapid Response Team

Description

Peace Health is seeking a RN for our Rapid Response Team!

Part Time, 0.6 FTE
Night Shift position (12 hour shifts)
Salary range: $49.30 — $77.46 per hour
Night shift differential: $9.50/hour

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

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensure own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in the development of and maintain established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing (required)

• Minimum of three years RN experience required in a continuous role working in an ICU or Emergency Department, or one year continuous working in a Rapid Response Department within the last five years.

• State of Oregon nursing license (required)
• Basic Life Support upon hire (required)
• ACLS and NIHSS within 6 months (required)

• Demonstrated knowledge 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)

Critical Care – ICU, ICU Medical, ICU Surgical, Neuro ICU, CVICU & Patient Care Support (Rapid Response Team):

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.

• 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.

• 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.

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 buy‑up 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 (PDF).

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