RN - Operating Room

Description

At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a OR 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 Day Operating Room RN
• Schedule: 1.0 FTE working four 10-hour Day shifts each week, 0645-1715, schedule may include some weekends 
• Unit: 26 state-of-art Surgery Suites
• Features: The busiest Robotics program in the state with both Da Vinci 5 and XI Robots
• Surgeries Performed: Performing ortho, neuro, crani's, spine, vascular, thoracic, general, trauma, plastics, ENT, Eyes, GYN, GU, robotics, and cardiac surgeries (CVOR)
• 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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Why you'll love living in Springfield/Eugene, Oregon: 

Access to Incredible Outdoor Recreation

• Surrounded by forests, rivers, mountains, and scenic trails.
• Easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, camping, and skiing.
• Just an hour from the Cascade Mountains and the Oregon Coast.
• Nationally recognized bike-friendly community.
• Extensive trail systems, parks, and outdoor fitness opportunities.
• Mild climate allows for year-round outdoor activities.

Family Friendly with College Town Energy

• Variety of neighborhoods, from urban living to family-friendly suburban communities.
• Home to the University of Oregon.
• Vibrant arts, culture, sports, and educational opportunities.
• Diverse population with a welcoming community atmosphere.
• Excellent parks, recreation programs, and family activities.

Convenient Location

• Less than two hours to Portland.
• Easy access to mountains, beaches, and other Northwest destinations.
• Eugene Airport offers convenient regional connections.

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We offer you:

• A wage range of $50.78 - 79.78, rate of pay based on RN experience and terms of the ONA bargaining unit agreement
• 4% BSN Pay & $3.75 Specialty Nursing Certification Pay
• A Weekend differential and excellent shift differentials 
• Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives 
• Relocation Assistance
• Hiring Bonus
• Full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
• Tuition Reimbursement and CE 
• A mission driven healthcare system 

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Position Details:

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

• 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.

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Qualifications

• Required: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing 
• Required: Minimum 1-year operating room circulating experience in a full service OR in an acute care hospital
• Required: Oregon Registered Nurse License
• Required: Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification
• Preferred: BSN and Specialty certification 

Skills

• 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)
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required)
• Basic computer skills. (Required)

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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.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

For additional information or questions, please contact Lisa Wishard, View email address on click.appcast.io.

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

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

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.