QUALIFICATIONS Required: Willing to work varied hours with flexible schedules & every other weekend; Supplemental RN’s must be available 50% day shift and 50% night shift; Excellent communication skills both orally and written. Preferred: AHA PALS certification; Basic knowledge of psychosocial concepts and problem-solving skills. EFM Advanced for Charge Nurses. Lic/Reg/Cert: Current Oregon RN license. TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS Must maintain knowledge of and practice safe body mechanics. Must be physically able to stoop, bend, reach and frequently lift 50 pounds or more. Continuous walking and/or standing throughout shift required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Maintains overall responsibility for patient care/ non RN employee’s job performance on assigned unit & delegates patient care tasks to team members within respective practice parameters. Evaluates/corrects/directs/redirects care & assignment of staff as patient needs, outcome, & staffing activity dictate. Identify & communicate unit staffing needs as per Nursing Department staffing matrix, patient acuity & professional judgment & reports valid inadequate staffing to management. Gathers data & accurately documents information & observations that contribute to the patient’s plan of care. Set patient outcomes & evaluate progress. Assures, as a responsible member of the total healthcare team, that nursing care is accomplished effectively & that the medical regime for each patient is carried out as prescribed by the physician in collaboration with other disciplines. Participates with health care team members in facilitating patients & families learning throughout the hospital experience in preparation for discharge. Reinforces patients continued health care through teaching and/or referral to case management/resource management for community agency follow-up. Maintains a constant awareness of the legal aspects of nursing & demonstrates this in his/her decisions & documentation regarding patient care within the Registered Nurses scope of practice. Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment & economical use of supplies and equipment. Properly charges items as appropriate. Demonstrates time management effectively. Attends 75% of staff meetings & other meetings & in-services as requested. Is accountable for information given. Supervises, reviews, & assists other team members in providing appropriate, timely care. Listens to & resolves immediate problems/grievances of supervised non-RN employees. Recommend higher levels of discipline when appropriate. Participates in peer evaluations & evaluates those supervised & recommends appropriate personnel action of work improvement plans. Reports to Nursing Management any work performance problems, policy violations, or misconduct by coworkers on unit. Provides ongoing education to hospital staff regarding patient care in the form of in-services & individual orientation to the philosophy of health care & health care procedures. Participates in orientation of new personnel. Participates in activities which promote professional growth & self development & is evidenced in daily practice. Maintains quality & efficiency standards as set by the immediate supervisor & makes recommendations for improvements. Performs and maintains skills and competency on an annual basis in Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Special Care Nursery, and Pediatrics as evidenced by completion of initial orientation, annual, and new procedure checklists. MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other duties as assigned. PAY RANGE - $53.87-$76.92
QUALIFICATIONS Required: Basic nursing skills; Terminology, theory, techniques and practices of professional nursing including the normal conditions of the specialty to which assigned; Concepts of medical, surgical asepsis and disease processes; Effective communication skills in writing and speaking; Skills essential to the position are efficiency in care management, flexibility with priorities and activity; Demonstrated skills in analyzing problems, decision-making, planning and implementing action; Knowledge of and ability to use specialized equipment for assigned unit; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and their families, physicians, and fellow co-workers; Demonstrate leadership abilities and be able to counsel and guide employees as necessary; Courteous and accountable, with maturity to accept responsibility for self; Demonstrates active listening skills and is objective and impartial; Demonstrate a calm, sure demeanor and be able to prioritize appropriately in a multi-tasks, busy, acute care environment; Adaptive to a multi-cultural, multi-lingual patient and staff population. Preferred: BSN; PCCN; one year of acute care experience. Lic/Reg/Cert: Current Oregon RN license. TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS Must be in good general health, be able to frequently stoop, bend, and reach. Must be able to withstand constant walking, standing, lifting at least 50 pounds or more, push/pull regulation hospital equipment, occasional sitting. Must be able to function during periods of stress, trauma and/or disease. Demonstrate knowledge of and practice of safe body mechanics and willing to be flexible, within reason, to meet the staffing needs of an assigned unit. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Demonstrates and applies an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards and techniques Applies nursing knowledge in accordance with department and Medical Center policies and procedures. Maintains a current awareness of the abilities and limitations of each staff member and assigns duties appropriate to each individual. Assesses the patient and implements appropriate nursing actions to meet the patient’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social and intellectual needs; documents those needs with appropriate multidisciplinary approach, in a clear, concise, objective and legible way. Actively initiates, reviews and documents patients’ Plan of Care elements every shift. Maintains an active involvement in issues of cost containment at all times. Demonstrates ability to identify and solve problems using critical thinking and professional judgment. Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively using pertinent data with physicians, patients, families and peers. Demonstrates a positive role in supporting, educating, and managing-up co-workers. Effective, accurate and timely communication of problems and participation in resolution. Initiates, supports, modifies and improves nursing practice in providing patient care as departmental goals / objectives change and as nursing practice dictates. Regularly reviews work in progress to ensure care is proceeding as scheduled. Involves patient and families in education and preparation for discharge. Takes personal accountability for ongoing professional development in partnership with department leadership. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and effectively utilize time management techniques. MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other duties as assigned. PAY RANGE - $53.87- $76.92
QUALIFICATIONS Required: Basic nursing skills; Terminology, theory, techniques and practices of professional nursing including the normal conditions of the specialty to which assigned; Concepts of medical, surgical asepsis and disease processes; Effective communication skills in writing and speaking; Skills essential to the position are efficiency in care management, flexibility with priorities and activity; Demonstrated skills in analyzing problems, decision-making, planning and implementing action; Knowledge of and ability to use specialized equipment for assigned unit; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and their families, physicians, and fellow co-workers; Demonstrate leadership abilities and be able to counsel and guide employees as necessary; Courteous and accountable, with maturity to accept responsibility for self; Demonstrates active listening skills and is objective and impartial; Demonstrate a calm, sure demeanor and be able to prioritize appropriately in a multi-tasks, busy, acute care environment; Adaptive to a multi-cultural, multi-lingual patient and staff population. Preferred: BSN; PCCN; one year of acute care experience. Lic/Reg/Cert: Current Oregon RN license. TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS Must be in good general health, be able to frequently stoop, bend, and reach. Must be able to withstand constant walking, standing, lifting at least 50 pounds or more, push/pull regulation hospital equipment, occasional sitting. Must be able to function during periods of stress, trauma and/or disease. Demonstrate knowledge of and practice of safe body mechanics and willing to be flexible, within reason, to meet the staffing needs of an assigned unit. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Demonstrates and applies an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards and techniques Applies nursing knowledge in accordance with department and Medical Center policies and procedures. Maintains a current awareness of the abilities and limitations of each staff member and assigns duties appropriate to each individual. Assesses the patient and implements appropriate nursing actions to meet the patient’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social and intellectual needs; documents those needs with appropriate multidisciplinary approach, in a clear, concise, objective and legible way. Actively initiates, reviews and documents patients’ Plan of Care elements every shift. Maintains an active involvement in issues of cost containment at all times. Demonstrates ability to identify and solve problems using critical thinking and professional judgment. Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively using pertinent data with physicians, patients, families and peers. Demonstrates a positive role in supporting, educating, and managing-up co-workers. Effective, accurate and timely communication of problems and participation in resolution. Initiates, supports, modifies and improves nursing practice in providing patient care as departmental goals / objectives change and as nursing practice dictates. Regularly reviews work in progress to ensure care is proceeding as scheduled. Involves patient and families in education and preparation for discharge. Takes personal accountability for ongoing professional development in partnership with department leadership. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and effectively utilize time management techniques. MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other duties as assigned. PAY RANGE - $53.87- $76.92
Position Summary Provides patient and family focused care within scope of the OR Nurse Intern license, as part of the health care team. Delivers care in accordance with corporate mission, policies, procedures, and department philosophy. Applies current and established standards for professional nursing practice. Qualifications Required: Completed one full year in an accredited Nursing Program. Current Oregon Nurse Intern license. Current certified nursing assistant certification. BLS certification required. Demonstrates patient-centered approach and empathy for patients. Ability to work collaboratively with a team to provide compassionate care. Strong communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. Licenses Required Current Oregon Nurse Intern License Typical Physical/Mental Demands Be able to frequently stoop, bend, and reach. Must be able to withstand constant walking, standing, lifting at least 50 pounds or more, push/pull regulation hospital equipment, occasional sitting. Must be able to function during periods of high stress. Demonstrate knowledge of and practice of safe body mechanics and willing to be flexible, within reason, to meet the staffing needs of an assigned unit. Essential Job Functions All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse Demonstrates and applies nursing knowledge to patient care. Applies nursing knowledge in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates proficiency in documenting care provided in EMR (Electronic Medical Record) in accordance with policy and procedures. Seeks assistance and support in unfamiliar clinical situations. Demonstrates a willingness to be taught, coached, or mentor. Assesses the patient and implements appropriate nursing actions to meet the patient’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social and intellectual needs; documents those needs with appropriate multidisciplinary approach, in a clear, concise, objective way. Give medications, IM and SC injections and oral/PO except for intravenous medication pushes including opioids, narcotics, anxiolytics, chemotherapy, and sedatives. Responds to, anticipates and integrate cultural differences into patient/family care. Demonstrates ability to identify and solve problems using critical thinking and professional judgment. Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively using SBAR to relate pertinent data with physicians and co-workers. Establishes trusting relationships with patients and family using effective communication. Reports issues, problems or concerns to the appropriate person and fills out appropriate paperwork. Participates in resolution of problems. Initiates, supports, modifies and improves nursing practice in providing patient care as departmental goals / objectives change and as nursing practice dictates. Nurse Intern skills checklist to be carried by nurse intern at all times. Skills checklist to be updated each shift by RN. Regularly reviews work in progress to ensure care is proceeding as schedules. Involves patients and families in education and preparation for discharge. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and effectively utilize time management techniques. Perform duties at all times under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, State and federal laws and regulations. Keep RN and Charge Nurse aware of changing patient’s needs that may require modification in the plan of care. Marginal Job Functions Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Maintains overall responsibility for patient care/ non RN employee’s job performance on assigned unit and delegates patient care tasks to team members within respective practice parameters. Evaluates/corrects/directs/redirects care and assignment of staff as patient needs, outcome and staffing activity dictate. Identify and communicate unit staffing needs as per Nursing Department staffing matrix, patient acuity, professional judgment and reports valid inadequate staffing to management. Gathers data, accurately documents information and observations that contribute to the patient’s plan of care. Set patient outcomes and evaluate progress. Assures, as a responsible member of the total healthcare team, that nursing care is accomplished effectively and that the medical regime for each patient is carried out as prescribed by the physician in collaboration with other disciplines. Participates with health care team members in facilitating patients and families learning throughout the hospital experience in preparation for discharge. Reinforces patients continued health care through teaching and/or referral to case management/resource management for community agency follow-up. Maintains a constant awareness of the legal aspects of nursing and demonstrates this in his/her decisions and documentation regarding patient care within the Registered Nurses scope of practice. Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment and economical use of supplies and equipment. Properly charges items as appropriate. Demonstrates time management effectively. Attends 75% of staff meetings, other meetings and in-services as requested. Is accountable for information given. Supervises, reviews and assists other team members in providing appropriate, timely care. Listens to and resolves immediate problems/grievances of supervised non RN employees. Recommend higher levels of discipline when appropriate. Participates in peer evaluations, evaluates those supervised and recommends appropriate personnel action of work improvement plans. Reports to Nursing Management any work performance problems, policy violations, or misconduct by coworkers on unit. Provides ongoing education to hospital staff regarding patient care in the form of in-services and individual orientation to the philosophy of health care and health care procedures. Participates in orientation of new personnel. Participates in activities which promote professional growth and self-development and is evidenced in daily practice. Maintains quality and efficiency standards as set by the immediate supervisor and makes recommendations for improvements. Performs and maintains skills and competency on an annual basis in Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, Special Care Nursery, and Pediatrics as evidenced by completion of initial orientation, annual, and new procedure checklist. MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Willing to work varied hours with flexible schedules and every other weekend; Supplemental RN’s must be available 50% day shift and 50% night shift; and Excellent communication skills both orally and written. PREFERRED: AHA ACLS certification; and Basic knowledge of psychosocial concepts and problem-solving skills. TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Must maintain knowledge of and practice safe body mechanics. Must be physically able to stoop, bend, reach and frequently lift 50 pounds or more. Continuous walking and/or standing throughout shift required. PAY RATE: $53.87 - $76.92
