RN Family Birthing Center

RN Family Birthing Center

This role offers in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.

The RN provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse, this position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.

Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.

Assesses the patient's condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient's/family's physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient's progress.

Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.

Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient's care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

Performs stand by callback as assigned. Varies by department.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Required: As required by RN licensure.

Preferred: BSN

BEND (LDR) & MADRAS:

Required: Current Oregon RN license

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

ACLS within 6 months of hire

NRP

AWHONN Certified Fetal Monitoring Course

Intermediate or Advance Fetal Heart Monitoring required within 2 year of hire

S TABLE required within 6 months of hire

Preferred: Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. RNC, IBCLC)

BEND (Post-Partum ):

Required: Current Oregon RN license

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

NRP

Basic Fetal Monitoring Course

Intermediate or Advance Fetal Heart Monitoring required within 2 year of hire

S TABLE required within 6 months of hire

Preferred: Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. RNC, IBCLC)

BEND (LDR):

Required: 1 year of recent Labor and Delivery experience.

Preferred: N/A

BEND (Post-Partum):

Required: Recent RN postpartum experience

Fully trained and proficient in LDRP within 1 year of hire

Preferred: LDRP or LDRP Senior Capstone

MADRAS:

Required: 1 year recent acute care RN experience

Preferred: Recent RN postpartum, LDRP or LDRP Senior Capstone

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

General:

Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.

Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.

Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Risk for Exposure to BBP

Schedule Weekly Hours: 36

Caregiver Type: Regular

Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position? No

Job Family: REGISTERED NURSE FAMILY BIRTHING

Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable; includes every other weekend and holidays

Shift Start & End Time: 1900-0730

St. Charles Health System