Registered Nurse ARRMC (CVICU)

Critical Care Nurse

Additional Position Details: Union Position | FTE: 0.9 | Full Time | Variable Schedule Days

Salary Range: $53.99 - $77.79

Shift Differentials:

• $2.50 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $10.00 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
• $2.50 extra for working weekends

External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!

Who We Are

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. For the 10th consecutive year, Asante has been named a 15 Top Health System in the nation, rated by Merative (formerly IBM Watson Health).

With our award-winning critical care departments, ARRMC offers ample support for our nursing staff including low staffing ratios of 2:1 or 1:1, 24/7 intensivist coverage, relief and charge RNS, support staff including CNAs and monitor techs and a phenomenal team of nurses to work alongside with.

Our critical care departments have received the beacon award designations multiple times. The Beacon award signifies exceptional care through improved outcomes and greater overall satisfaction - which translates to a positive and supportive work environment with greater collaboration between colleagues and leaders. To learn more about the Beacon designation, click here.

Our Critical Care Opportunities Include:

Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU): This critical care unit is comprised of 16 beds, operating 24 hours per day. With every private room, equipped with cameras to assist our nursing with direct patient visualization, we see a variety of patients suffering from serious conditions including sepsis, renal failure and liver failure, gastrointestinal bleeds, blood disorders, cancer, respiratory distress, withdrawal, cardiac and post-operative care. In this unit, you will experience a high level of teamwork while providing excellent care to a diverse population.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Our Gold Beacon honored neuro-ortho ICU has a total of 24 beds, and we see it all here from stroke to surgical to trauma. As a primary stroke unit, we offer a broad range of specialty services, including but not limited to, invasive intercranial pressure monitoring, continuous renal replacement therapy, advanced ventilation therapies, and trauma management. Our team is focused on creating an optimal work environment while delivering excellent care through best practices and expert patient care.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU): As a Silver Beacon Award recipient, our CVICU includes 24 beds and has a concentration for coronary care including: coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacements, aneurysm repairs, heart failure, balloon pumps, ventricular assist devices and cardiac arrest. This unit represents an exemplary team of nurses who work closely together in a positive and supportive work environment while providing excellent care for our patients who are suffering from life-threatening conditions.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop an individual's plan for patients
• Respond to life-saving situations as a member of the rapid response and code team
• Utilize your advanced nursing skills to care for patients who are critically ill and are at a high risk for life-threatening medical conditions
• Demonstrate organizational skills in the delivery of nursing care to patients with flexibility and a willingness to adjust priorities in response to changes in patient acuity, volume, emergencies, staffing or scheduling
• Become part of an impressive and well recognized critical care team who delivers excellent patient care

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

• Previous acute care experience required
• Basic arrhythmia proficiency required
• Previous critical care experience preferred
• New Graduate RN's within 6 months of obtaining licensure may be considered without prior experience requirements

Licensure/Certifications

• RN: Registered Nurse licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) required upon start
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required upon start is required for all Critical Care Units. New grad RNs have 4 months to obtain.

Preferred Certifications

• CCRN-A: Critical Care Registered Nurse Adult (for ICU and CCU)
• CNRN: Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (for ICU and IMCU)
• PCCN: Progressive Care Certified Nurse (for IMCU)
• SCRN: Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (for ICU and IMCU)
• TCRN: Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (for ICU and IMCU)
• WCC: Wound Care Certified (for ICU, IMCU, and CCU)

Total Rewards

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.