RN Medical Surgical (Temporary)

St. Charles Health System•Redmond, OR

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About The Position

The Acute Care RN provides quality, patient- and family-centered care as a member of the health care team, in accordance with St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The RN applies professional nursing practice standards to enhance the experience of patients, families, and others, and oversees other caregivers’ work while providing care to assigned patients throughout the shift within the scope of RN licensure. Acute Care RNs work on various units, including Med/Surg, Medical, Surgical, Ortho/Neuro, Pediatrics, Inpatient Rehab, and Med/Surg floats. These departments provide specialized care around the clock throughout patients’ hospitalization and discharge. This is a 90-day temporary, full-time position with 36 scheduled weekly hours. The schedule is on first shift, 0700–1930, on variable days, including every other weekend and holidays. Standby callback may be assigned and varies by department.

Requirements

Current Oregon RN license.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Education as required for RN licensure.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records systems and MS Office.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Department-specific acute care certification, such as CNRN, ONC, RNC, OCN, or CRRN.
Department-specific acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and apply knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and laws and regulations governing nursing practice in Oregon.
Assess patient conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; set outcomes; implement appropriate nursing actions; collaborate with other disciplines; and evaluate patient progress.
Calculate dosages and administer medications accurately according to organizational policies and procedures.
Document patient care in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Participate in activities that promote professional growth and development for self and others.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally, and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identify work-related problems, develop possible solutions, and implement solutions within scope of practice as appropriate.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
Support Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) continuous-improvement principles and serve as a champion of change.
Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that support the care environment and enhance the care experience.
Provide a therapeutic presence by responding compassionately to patient needs, explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names, discussing care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conduct activities professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; act ethically; report known or suspected violations; and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care that promotes goodwill.
Perform standby callback as assigned; requirements vary by department.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.