Registered Nurse, RN |Emergency
About The Position
The Emergency Department Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care to patients requiring emergency treatment, in accordance with age-related and individual needs, physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing practice. The RN assesses patients’ needs, plans nursing care to meet those needs, and ensures the plan is carried out, evaluated, and documented according to the nursing process. The department is a growing 20-bed Emergency Department that sees about 120 patients per day. Its maximum patient ratio is 4:1, with a goal of maintaining 3:1 for patient safety and employee satisfaction. The team cares for patients from neonates to geriatrics and is stroke-certified, a designated teaching hospital, and a cardiac center with STEMI capability. Hillsboro Medical Center is part of the Oregon Health Sciences University Health System. The department describes its staff as a talented, engaged, and experienced team of nurses, techs, providers, and ancillary staff. It highlights strong provider-nursing relationships, team collaboration, supportive leaders, and a workplace culture associated with employee satisfaction and quality of life. The base pay range is $49.34–$74.08 per hour. Night shift differential is an additional $3.00 per hour, and weekend differential is an additional $1.50 per hour. Bonus shifts are available after the weekly full-time obligation is met.
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 90 days of hire.
- PALS or ENPC required within 90 days of hire.
- At least one year of Emergency Department nursing experience or a senior practicum in Emergency Services may be required to ensure an appropriate experience mix within the department.
- At least one year of Emergency Department nursing experience is required for candidates who may be utilized in a Charge Nurse capacity.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document patient assessments and interventions in a timely, accurate, and concise manner using hospital and departmental charting formats.
- Administer medications safely and accurately through all routes according to procedure.
- Prioritize patient care based on ESI level to optimize department flow.
- Accurately complete consents for treatments and transfers.
- Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to physicians, team members, and/or family as necessary.
- Assess patient needs, plan nursing care, and ensure the plan of care is carried out, evaluated, and documented.
Benefits
- Free and plentiful parking; location one block from a MAX station.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Certification pay bonus program.
- Clinical Ladder Program for nurses, with 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 and employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings and discounts at select retail and fitness centers.
- Life insurance and basic disability coverage fully paid by the employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
