RN - Emergency Department

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN for our Emergency Department at our Level II Trauma Center in Springfield Oregon!

• Part Time Time, 0.75 FTE (12 hour shifts)

• Night Shift position: $9.50 differential

• The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $49.30 - $77.46

• BSN Pay: An additional 4%

• Sign on bonus and relocations funds available for eligible candidates!

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to

What We Offer:

• CMS 4 star rating

• Grade "A" Leapfrog Safety rating

• Great shift differentials & Meal/Break Nurses

• Medical and Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Paid Time Off

• PTO with no waiting period

• Professional practice support

• Collaborative team environment

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

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.

• Care of patient requiring reversal of anticoagulants, administration and monitoring of tPA seizure management and emergent EVD. Management of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required

Experience

• Minimum one year RN experience Required of recent ED experience (within the past 5 years).

• ED experience in like sized and like-census ED; Trauma level 2 or greater; experience at a Magnet or Academic hospital; experience with a shared governance model; hospital accredited and certified by DNV or TJC preferred.

Credentials

• Required: State of Oregon nursing license

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

• Required within 6 months of hire: ACLS, NIHSS and PALS

• Required within 12 months of hire: TNCC

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)

• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (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)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Emergency Services - Emergency Departments:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months.

• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) required within 12 months.

• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.

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.

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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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