RN MedSurg

Description

Are you a compassionate, patient-centered nurse who thrives in a dynamic environment? Join our Med Surg team at River Bend, where no two days are the same and every shift brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Care for a diverse patient population, expand your clinical expertise, and deliver exceptional, compassionate care when patients need it most. Here, you'll be supported by a collaborative team dedicated to excellence, healing, and making a difference in every life we touch.

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

• 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

Education: Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required

Experience: One year RN experience required

Credentials: State of Oregon nursing license and BLS required upon hire

• Deliver and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate and delegate care across the clinical team.
• Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.
• Support quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to departmental goals, initiatives, and process improvements.

• 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)

Medical/Surgical
- Observation Unit & Neurology:

• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.

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.

• 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 buyup coverage options;

tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

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