Nurse Resident - Full Time - Temporary

Grande Ronde Hospital•La Grande, OR

4d•$46

About The Position

This position is a temporary nurse residency program that will last a duration of 12 months, attentively ending July 2027. At the conclusion of the residency program, the RN will either transition to a casual registered nurse or the limited duration employment with Grande Ronde Hospital will end. The RN will be welcome to apply for open positions throughout the course of their residency. If the RN is awarded an open position they apply for, the RN will still be required to attend the monthly Nurse Residency classes until their full completion of the program. Future positions will be granted per the ONA contract. Qualifications: Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required. Current Oregon Registered Nurse license without restriction required to state residency. Current life support certifications relevant to assigned area required. Current BLS upon hire. Must obtain ACLS within six months and any department specific certifications. Willing to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Position Summary : The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in accordance with established standards and protocols. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients, collaborating with physicians, healthcare team members, and patients' families to ensure safe, high-quality care. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, maintaining accurate documentation, and educating patients and families on health management and disease prevention. The RN practices within the scope of licensure and complies with regulatory, safety, and organizational policies.

Requirements

Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required.
Current Oregon Registered Nurse license without restriction required to state residency.
Current life support certifications relevant to assigned area required.
Current BLS upon hire.
Must obtain ACLS within six months and any department specific certifications.
Willing to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology as well as nursing principles, practices, and standards of care.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices and current professional trends in nursing.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively for the provision of patient care.
Ability to operate and monitor relevant equipment within assigned clinical area.
Ability to interpret, prepare and maintain patient information using the electronic health record (EHR).
Skilled in making sound decisions and practicing critical thinking, especially when responding to urgent and emergent situations.
Skilled in therapeutic communication with the ability explain complex medical topics.
Skilled in performing service recovery to promote a positive patient experience, addressing complaints before they become grievances and escalating issues to supervisors for resolution as appropriate.
Knowledge of health equity and ability to provide age-specific, culturally competent care that considers the patient's physical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic needs.
Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently independently with ability to assist with heavier weights (100+ pounds) with team lift or mechanical equipment.
Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
Requires frequent use of computer.
Must demonstrate manual dexterity.
Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue, communicable diseases, chemicals, including but not limited to sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items. Employee eligible for Hepatitis B Vaccination if desired.
Must be able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, collaborative, and professional nursing care in accordance with organizational policies, standards of practice, and the direction of leadership.
Plan, prioritize, and deliver patient care in a timely and effective manner, performing and documenting comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualized nursing care plans to guide treatment.
Organize and coordinate ongoing patient care by delegating tasks as appropriate, implementing evidence-based interventions, monitoring patient responses, evaluating outcomes, and documenting care delivered and patient status.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans, documenting care provided and patient responses.
Safely administer and document medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and policies. This may include, but is not limited to, review of patient allergies, completion of the medication reconciliation process, use of the five rights, and use barcode medication scanning.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with providers, supervisors, and members of the interdisciplinary care team to develop patient treatment plans and support optimal patient outcomes.
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provide education, instruction, and emotional support to patients and families to promote understanding, participation, and continuity of care.
Advocate for ethical, holistic, patient-centered care that promotes dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Contribute to assigned work unit by demonstrating a commitment to competent professional nursing practice and engaging in opportunities for professional growth.
Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of care, including safety / risk management, regulatory requirements, and relevant professional nursing organization guidelines.
Identify opportunities for, and actively participate in, performance and quality improvement activities to improve clinical outcomes, healthcare delivery systems, and address patient safety and satisfaction.
Adjusts to changing priorities and increased workloads to meet patient care and department needs; participate in the equitable rotation of after-hours call coverage, including weekends and holidays, as applicable to designated clinical areas.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA and Health Savings Account (HSA) Options
401K Plan with Roth Options
401K 3% employer match and a 2% base non-elective employer contribution
Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods
Option to elect Supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Access to the Employee Assistance Program
Discounts: available for meals in the cafeteria and over-the-counter pharmacy items
Exercise/Fitness Facility: access to the Rehab Therapy Fitness Center for the employee and dependents