RN Charge Nurse - Operating Room

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

In this Charge Nurse role, you'll be a frontline leader who works under the direction of the Manager/Director, assisting with coordinating unit activities that assure safe and clinically effective patient care. The Charge Nurse supports and directs staff members in providing compassionate care and services to patients and families from diverse ethnic and social groups. Independent decision-making is expected in the execution of routine duties.

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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.

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

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years RN experience circulating in full service OR.

• 3 years Preferred: Acute care nursing experience

Credentials

• Required: Oregon State Registered Nurse License

• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support Certification

Skills

• 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.

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.

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.

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