RN - Intermediate Care Unit

Job Description

Description

Take your career to the next level as a RN in the ICU Stepdown/IMCU/Intermediate Care Unit at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Riverbend (Springfield, OR).

Our hospital is located alongside the beautiful McKenzie River (hence Riverbend!). Only minutes away from University of Oregon, you’ll experience the great combination of living near the city while taking in the fresh air and plush greenery the Pacific Northwest. 

We have readily available resources to help enhance your career, tuition assistance, professional practice support and a collaborative team environment! Great shift differentials (up to $7.15/hr) and percent premiums for BSN/BAN and MSN/MAN ready RNs! Relocation assistance available, as well!

PeaceHealth is a non for profit, Catholic Health Care System with 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Washington, Oregon and Alaska. We value our communities and provide care in a holistic manner following our core values of respect, stewardship, collaboration, and social justice truly that are embedded in each and every caregiver working at PeaceHealth. Come join the team! 

We are seeking a RN - IMCU for a Full Time, Night position. Hours 1900-0730. Hourly compensation starts at $38.83, more depending on experience; plus generous differentials.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Current Oregon Registered Nurse license required at date of hire. 
• One year acute care nursing experience required.
• BLS required at date of hire.
• ACLS required within 6 months from date of hire.
• Basic EKG class within 3 months of hire required. 
• BSN preferred. 
• PCCN preferred.
• Must function independently with more advanced treatments, procedures, and equipment such as stable ventilated patients, central lines, arterial pressure lines, etc. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. 
• TNCC must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer. Following the initial certification, caregivers will receive 4 CEU continuing education credits per year for trauma requirements. 
• NIHSS required within 6 months of hire and recertification every 2 years. 
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment.
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

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. 

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE 

• Work requires active physical exertion up to 66% of the time
•  Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less. 
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation, or sharp instruments; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more. 
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration or attention to detail (34-65% of work time). 
• Job duties may require use of additional PPE such as eye shield, respirator, and mask. 

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

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.