RN - Emergency Department

Job Description

Are you an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our Level II Trauma Center and thrive in our dynamic 54-bed Emergency Department, where every shift offers the opportunity to provide exceptional care when patients need it most.

• Full time, 0.9 FTE, Night Shift position (12 hour shifts)
• The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $50.78 – $79.78
• Additional Night Shift differential- $9.50/hour

• CMS 4-Star Rated healthcare organization
• Leapfrog  A  Safety Grade for patient safety excellence
• Competitive shift differentials and dedicated Meal & Break Nurse support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO benefits
• PTO accumulation starts day 1 with no waiting period
• Strong professional practice and career development support
• A highly collaborative and supportive nursing team
• 4% additional pay for BSN-prepared nurses

• 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.

Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required

• Minimum one year recent ED RN experience required (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

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

• 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)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
• expanded EAP and mental health program

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