Registered Nurse RN - Treatment Center

Good Shepherd Health Care•Hermiston, OR

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care for patients in the Treatment Center. Communicates with Physicians/Nurse Manager/Co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Can respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. They are responsible for initiating the computerized Plan of Care/Standard of Care on admission and carrying out that plan.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Evidence of continuing education is appropriate for skill level and area of practice.
Current RN license in the State of Oregon
BLS
Infusion pumps and other medical equipment, computer, printer, photocopier, and patient charts.
Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being.
Knowledge of sterile technique and assistance of physician in procedure.
Ability to work with culturally diverse population.
Sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication.
Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators.
Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care.
Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment.
Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds independently.
Frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds.
Occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety.
May sit for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

BSN
Certifications specific to areas of clinical specialty preferred or obtained within 2 years of hire. - IV certification(s)/Wound Care/etc.
Previous Clinical Experience.
Bilingual English Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of any treatment; make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.
Work independently.
Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, grief, or trauma.
Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background.
Incorporate guest relations in daily activities.
The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
Performs other related duties as assigned.