RN - Neurology

Join our exceptional Neurology team at Sacred Heart Medical Center. Our 36-bed Neurology Unit cares for a diverse patient population, including those with stroke, traumatic brain injuries, seizures, multiple sclerosis, and other complex neurological conditions. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Spine Center, we offer the opportunity to expand your expertise while making a meaningful impact on patients every day.

Our hospital is nationally recognized for quality and patient-centered care, earning a 4-Star CMS Quality Rating and a prestigious Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of "A", reflecting our unwavering commitment to patient safety and excellence in healthcare delivery.

• 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

Our hospital is nationally recognized for quality and patient-centered care, earning a 4-Star CMS Quality Rating and a prestigious Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of "A", reflecting our unwavering commitment to patient safety and excellence in healthcare delivery.

• As a Neurology Nurse, you will care for patients with a wide range of neurological diagnoses, including:
• Stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
• Seizure disorders and epilepsy
• Multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular diseases
• Parkinson's disease and movement disorders
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Neurodegenerative conditions
• Post-neurosurgical patients

Education: Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required (BSN preferred)

Experience: 1 year RN experience required (if new grad with less than 12 months of experience, you must have completed a Nurse Residency program)

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)

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.

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…