RN - Cardiology

Job Description

Description

At PeaceHealth, we’re more than a healthcare system, we’re a mission-driven community dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate care with every interaction. As a Registered Nurse at Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend, you’ll join a collaborative team working together  to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining us in the following role:

• Role : Part-time RN - Cardiology unit
• Schedule : .75 FTE working five 12-hour shifts every two weeks, 1900-0730
• Unit: 36-bed inpatient Cardiology unit 
• Hospital: 350- bed acute care medical center with level II trauma center 

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, Oregon, Springfield and its sister city Eugene are adventure-driven destinations. Find yourself hiking to spectacular waterfalls, enjoying the nearby ocean beaches, rafting and kayaking in white water, cycling through wine country or along the many miles of bicycle paths. 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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We offer you: 

• A wage range of $50.78 - $79.78; rate of pay is dependent upon several factors including RN work experience and terms of the Oregon Nurses Association Union Contract.
• Excellent pay incentives for BSN & MSN and Specialty Nursing Certification 
• $2/hr Weekend differential & Shift differential up to $9.50/hr 
• 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 unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

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.

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Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred: 

Experience

• One year RN experience required.
• One year previous cardiac nursing experience preferred. 

Credentials

• Required: Oregon State RN license
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support 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)
• 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)

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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.

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.