Registered Nurse, RN |Med/Surg

Hillsboro Medical Center•Hillsboro, OR

6d•$49 - $74

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing care to medical/surgical patients according to age-related and individual needs, physician orders, hospital policy, and applicable standards of care and nursing practice. The role assesses patient needs, plans and delivers nursing care, and documents care using the nursing process. The nurse supports continuity of care through direct care and, when appropriate, supervision of nurses and support staff, and participates in developing medical/surgical unit goals. The nurse cares for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients; performs ongoing assessments and documentation; safely administers medications and IV fluids; follows infection-control guidance; completes treatment and transfer consents; supports patient education and procedure preparation; and checks that physician orders are carried out. The position also initiates patient-specific care plans, may assist physicians with sterile bedside procedures, and participates in in-services, conferences, meetings, and continuing education. The stated pay range is $49.34 to $74.08 per hour.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
Skills using a hospital computer information and ordering system.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to function as part of a team and use effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to use a problem-solving process to make decisions about patient care and unit activity.
Use protective equipment properly and take appropriate precautions for personal safety.
Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations while following established protocols.
Demonstrate IV competencies within 90 days.
Competency in finger-stick blood glucose testing with appropriate safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing.
At least one year of Med/Surg experience.
For CDU, prior experience caring for long-term, socially complex patient populations.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Provide knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Use the nursing process—including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to direct care for medical/surgical patients.
Document assessments and collected data accurately, concisely, systematically, and in a timely manner using hospital and departmental charting formats.
Administer medications and IV fluids safely and accurately according to hospital policy and the “5 Rights.”
Use current CDC Guidelines for infection control.
Complete consents for treatment and transfers.
Assist with patient education and preparation for procedures as indicated.
Review patient charts to ensure physician orders have been initiated and carried out.
Initiate care plans addressing patient-specific needs, including preventative skin care and treatments required by the patient’s condition.
Assist physicians with bedside procedures requiring sterile technique as needed.
Plan and participate in nursing in-services, conferences, designated meetings, and continuing education programs.
Supervise care provided by nurses and supportive staff when appropriate.
Participate in developing medical/surgical unit goals.
Demonstrate IV competency within 90 days, including proper establishment and maintenance of IV sites.
Perform finger-stick blood glucose testing using appropriate precautions.
Use the least restrictive measure that provides for patient safety.
Follow policies for disposal of hazardous waste and sharps.
Seek ways to improve customer service using feedback from patients, families, coworkers, and other departments.