RN Residency - ICU

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - ICU for a Full Time,  Variable Residency position.  Hourly compensation starts at $38.83, more depending on experience. 

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. Management of ventriculostomy, EVD, and ICP. Nursing care of patients with non-traumatic ICH, non-traumatic SAH, seizures. Nursing care of patients post tPA, thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, carotid artery stenting and intra-cranial stenting. Management of blood pressure abnomalities with parenteral vasoactive agents. Completion of complex neurological assessments/scales.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Current Oregon Registered Nurse license required by date of hire. 
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• Must be a new graduate RN in order to qualify.
  
• BSN preferred. 
• CCRN 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. 
• ACLS must be obtained within six months from date of hire. 
• TNCC must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer, as specified in the PeaceHealth Policy Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements, or upon hire.   Following the initial certification, caregivers will receive 4 CEU continuing education credits per year for trauma requirements. 
• NIHSS within 6 months of hire and recertification every 2 years required 
• 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 REQUIREMENTS

• 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.