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Job Description
At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Registered 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 nursing team in the following RN role:
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We offer you:
Position Details: Provide care of post cardiac surgery patients. Nursing care of stroke patients with cardiac co-morbidity, 8-24 hours post tPA or thrombectomy or more frequent monitoring than can be provided on the floor. Care of patients post Carotid Artery Stenting, and coiling of non-ruptured aneurysms. Performance of NIHSS, nursing bedside swallow screen.
Working Conditions
Lifting
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
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.
Job Description
At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Registered 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 nursing team in the following RN role:
- Role: Part-time Night shift RN position – Cardiac Surgery unit
- Schedule: . 75 FTE working five 12-hour Night shifts every two weeks
- Unit: 36-bed inpatient cardiac surgery unit
- Hospital: Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend -350 bed acute care medical center with level II trauma center, STEMI Center and Stroke Center
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We offer you:
- A current wage range of $49.30 – $77.46, rate of pay is dependent upon RN experience and terms of the Oregon Nurses Association union contract.
- Additional compensation for BSN (4%), MSN (5%) and Specialty Nursing Certification ($3.75)
- Great shift differentials & weekend differential
- Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives
- Relocation Assistance & Hiring Bonus
- Full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
- Excellent Tuition Assistance and CE
- Collaborative team environment.
- A mission driven healthcare system
Position Details: Provide care of post cardiac surgery patients. Nursing care of stroke patients with cardiac co-morbidity, 8-24 hours post tPA or thrombectomy or more frequent monitoring than can be provided on the floor. Care of patients post Carotid Artery Stenting, and coiling of non-ruptured aneurysms. Performance of NIHSS, nursing bedside swallow screen.
- 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.
- Perform stroke patient education utilizing health literacy education principles. Familiar with stroke guideline driven stroke discharge medications
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Accredited School of Nursing Required
- Requires: 1-year RN experience in an acute care hospital with cardiac nursing experience preferred
- Required: Oregon Registered Nurse License
- Required: Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification
- Required: ACLS and NIHSS certifications required within six months of hire
- Preferred: BSN
- 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)
- Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)
- Basic computer skills (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.
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
- 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
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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