Registered Nurse, RN |Emergency
About The Position
The ED RN 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 role assesses patients’ needs, plans nursing care to meet those needs, and ensures the plan of care is carried out, evaluated, and documented according to the principles of the nursing process. Hillsboro Medical Center’s growing 20-bed Emergency Department sees about 120 patients per day. The department has a maximum patient ratio of 4:1 and strives to maintain 3:1 for patient safety and employee satisfaction. It cares for patients from neonates to geriatrics, is stroke-certified, is a designated teaching hospital, and is a cardiac center with STEMI capability. It is part of the Oregon Health Sciences University Health System. The department describes its staff as a talented, engaged, and experienced team and emphasizes its team culture, strong provider and nursing relationships, and supportive leaders.
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.
- A minimum of one year of Emergency Department nursing experience or senior practicum in Emergency Services may be required to ensure an appropriate experience mix within the department.
- A minimum of 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 by 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 patients’ needs, plan nursing care, and ensure the plan is carried out, evaluated, and documented.
Benefits
- Free and plentiful parking and location one block from a MAX station.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Certification pay bonus program.
- Clinical Ladder Program for Nurses that promotes ongoing development and provides 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 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
