Description
Job Description
At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Charge Nurse at Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our Surgery Team in the following role:
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Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a beautiful hospital situated along the Mckenzie River in Springfield, Oregon. Located an hour from the Pacific Ocean and 2 hours South of Portland, Springfield and its sister city Eugene are adventure-driven destinations. We have one of the most desirable locations in the Pacific Northwest to live, work, and play. In addition to year around outdoor activities, you’ll find a wide array of educational and cultural activities at the University of Oregon, Museums of Art and Natural History, and the Hult Center for Performing Arts.
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WHAT WE OFFER:
Position Details:
Qualifications
Education
Working Conditions
Lifting
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Job Description
At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Charge Nurse at Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our Surgery Team in the following role:
- Role: Full-time Operating Room Charge Nurse (Orthopedic service line)
- Schedule: four 10-hour Day shifts each week, 0630-1700
- Unit: 25 state-of-art Surgery Suites
- Features: Da Vinci 5 and XI Robots, Smart ORs
- Surgeries Performed: Performing Ortho, neuro, vascular, thoracic, general, plastics, ENT, eyes, GYN, GU, robotics, and open-heart surgeries
- Hospital: Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon - 350-bed acute care regional medical center with a Level II trauma center
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Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a beautiful hospital situated along the Mckenzie River in Springfield, Oregon. Located an hour from the Pacific Ocean and 2 hours South of Portland, Springfield and its sister city Eugene are adventure-driven destinations. We have one of the most desirable locations in the Pacific Northwest to live, work, and play. In addition to year around outdoor activities, you’ll find a wide array of educational and cultural activities at the University of Oregon, Museums of Art and Natural History, and the Hult Center for Performing Arts.
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WHAT WE OFFER:
- A wage range of $49.30 – $77.46 with additional $6/hr Charge Nurse differential. Hiring rate is based on RN work experience and terms of the Oregon Nurses Association collective bargaining agreement.
- Additional pay for BSN, MSN and advanced certifications
- Generous Relocation Assistance
- Hiring Bonus
- Great shift differentials
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes Tuition Assistance and no waiting period for PTO.
- Professional practice support.
- Collaborative team environment.
Position Details:
- Coordinate patient care for the Operating Room.
- Supervision and assessment of clinical practice. Direct and delegate to other team members.
- Coach for performance to achieve individual and organizational goals; including orientation, competencies and evaluations.
- Develop the departmental team and collaborative relationships to achieve expected outcomes.
- Serve as a clinical and resource expert for the department.
- Articulate shift/team operational issues to management as appropriate.
- Appropriate stewardship of resources.
- Adapts decision-making style to the situation and level of authority for achieving an optimal outcome including using collaborative decision making and effective communication skills.
- Identify and apply opportunities for clinical practice improvement and support them with staff.
- Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Accredited School of Nursing Required
- BSN required within 36 months from the start date
- Specialty nursing certification Preferred
- Minimum of 2 years RN experience circulating in full service OR.
- 3 years Preferred: Acute care nursing experience
- Required: Oregon State Registered Nurse License
- Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support Certification
- Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required)
- Facilitation skills. (Preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
- Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required)
- Consistently demonstrates Service Excellence behaviors with patients, families and colleagues. (Required)
- Able to support and interpret medical center’s philosophy, policies and procedures. (Required)
- Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and unit needs in decision making. (Required)
- Demonstrated interest in staff development. (Required)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. (Required)
- Strong organizational skills. (Required)
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications. (Required)
Working Conditions
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.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to
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.
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