RN - Emergency Department

RN
- Emergency Department

Peace Health is seeking a RN for our Emergency Department at our Level II Trauma Center in Springfield Oregon!

Part Time Time, 0.75 FTE (12 hour shifts)

Night Shift position: $9.50 differential

The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $49.30 – $77.46

BSN Pay:
An additional 4%

Sign on bonus and relocations funds available for eligible candidates!

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to

What We Offer:

• CMS 4 star rating
• Grade "A" Leapfrog Safety rating
• Great shift differentials & Meal/Break Nurses
• Medical and Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Paid Time Off
• PTO with no waiting period
• Professional practice support
• Collaborative team environment

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

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.
• Care of patient requiring reversal of anticoagulants, administration and monitoring of tPA seizure management and emergent EVD. Management of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required

Experience

• Minimum one year RN experience Required of recent ED experience (within the past 5 years).
• ED experience in like sized and like-census ED;
  Trauma level 2 or greater; experience at a Magnet or Academic hospital; experience with a shared governance model; hospital accredited and certified by DNV or TJC preferred.

Credentials

• Required:
  
  State of Oregon nursing license
• Required Upon Hire:
  Basic Life Support
• Required within 6 months of hire: ACLS, NIHSS and PALS
• Required within 12 months of hire: TNCC

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)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Emergency Services
- Emergency Departments:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) required within 12 months.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.

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.

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.