Registered Nurse- Family Birth Center

Good Shepherd Med Ctr•Hermiston, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in the Family Birth Center. The role includes communicating with physicians, nurse managers, and co-workers about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms; responding promptly and accurately to changes in patient conditions or responses to treatment; and initiating the computerized Plan of Care upon admission. The nurse also performs general nursing duties across departments with adequate supervision. The position requires adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare setting, effective teamwork and therapeutic communication, compassionate care for patients experiencing pain, grief, or trauma, and age-specific, culturally responsive, physical, and psychosocial care. The nurse supports the hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures, participates in applicable required DNV education, and may float to other departments where qualified before core staff are floated. Holiday coverage is required.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Hold a current RN license in the State of Oregon.
Obtain ACLS and NRP within 6 months of hire.
Complete EFM training upon completion of Labor and Delivery training.
Previous experience is not required.
Ability to respond to patient alarms and verbal communication with sufficient auditory ability.
Clear communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Visual acuity to observe patient conditions, documentation, and clinical indicators.
Tactile perception necessary for patient care activities.
Motor coordination for tasks involving medical equipment and patient care.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally transfer heavier individuals using appropriate techniques and assistance as needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment and adapt to rapidly changing situations and multiple demands.
Follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment when exposed to infectious diseases or hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous clinical experience.
Certifications specific to the clinical specialty.
CRASE training if the travel assignment exceeds 6 months.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Family Birth Center.
Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians, nurse managers, and co-workers.
Respond promptly and accurately to changes in patient conditions and responses to treatment.
Initiate the computerized Plan of Care upon admission.
Perform general nursing duties across departments with adequate supervision.
Shift between tasks efficiently while maintaining composure.
Accept responsibility for directing, controlling, and planning activities.
Make evaluations and decisions based on measurable and verifiable criteria.
Work independently while respecting patient confidentiality rights and responsibilities.
Provide empathetic and compassionate care to patients experiencing pain, grief, or trauma.
Foster teamwork and cooperation through effective communication.
Use therapeutic communication with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Incorporate guest relations into daily activities.
Provide age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial care.
Support the hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
Participate in required education for DNV programs, as applicable to the position.
Be prepared to float to other departments where qualified before core staff are floated.
Provide holiday coverage.
Perform other related duties as assigned.