Registered Nurse, RN |Stepdown/PCU
About The Position
The Registered Nurse for PCU ensures the delivery of quality nursing care for acutely ill patients in accordance with age-related and individual needs, physician’s orders, hospital policy, standards of care and nursing practice. Responsible for assessing the needs of patients, planning nursing care to meet those needs, and ensuring that the plan of care is carried out and documented according to the principles defined in the nursing process. Participates in the development of progressive care unit goals. The Medical Progressive Care Unit is a 15-bed unit with a 1:3 Nurse to Patient ratio. With this focus on patient centered care, you will have more bandwidth to provide a holistic care approach. In our unit, you'll develop a broader nursing skill set and encounter a wider variety of cases compared to other units. Our patient demographic is highly mixed and diverse.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS
- ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire
- Experience in acute care nursing
Responsibilities
- Participates in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team using effective communication and conflict management skills
- Uses a systematic process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in delivery of care by collaborating with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team through care plans
- Adapts care to accommodate unexpected changes in patient status. Communicates patient needs and changes in condition to physician, team members and/or family as necessary
- Provides compassionate care for patients during challenging periods or transitions in life or lifecycles with respect and dignity
Benefits
- Free and plentiful parking
- Located one block from MAX station
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Certification pay bonus program
- Clinical Ladder Program for Nurses to promote ongoing development, which corresponds to an hourly differential for those who meet requirements
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plan options for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off program for vacation, holidays, and sick time
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Award-winning Wellness Program
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings
- Discounts at select retail and fitness centers
- Life insurance
- Basic disability fully employer paid
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
