RN Medical Surgical

St. Charles Health System • Prineville, OR

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About The Position

The Acute Care RN role includes bedside nursing positions on various units throughout St. Charles Health System, including Med/Surg, Medical, Surgical, Ortho/Neuro, Pediatrics, Inpatient Rehab, and Med/Surg floats. These departments provide specialized care to patients throughout hospitalization and discharge. The RN provides quality, patient- and family-centered care as a member of the health care team, following the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures and professional nursing practice standards. The RN oversees the work of other caregivers and provides care to assigned patients throughout the shift within the scope of RN licensure.

The RN assesses patient condition and needs, establishes outcomes, delivers and evaluates appropriate nursing care, administers medications, and documents care. The role contributes to quality improvement, professional development, teamwork, safe care, and a healing environment, while maintaining professional relationships and confidentiality. Relief work is scheduled on variable days and shifts, including every other weekend and holidays. Shift times are listed as 0600–1830 and 1800–0630.

Requirements

• Current Oregon RN license.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Education as required for RN licensure.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
• 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 collaboration 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Department-specific acute care certification, such as CNRN, ONC, RNC, OCN, or CRRN.
• Department-specific acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable Oregon laws and regulations.
• 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 in accordance with 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 the professional growth and development of 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 and champion continuous improvement principles.
• Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that enhance the care experience.
• Provide a therapeutic presence by responding to patient needs with care, introducing oneself and 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.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality, comply with applicable requirements, act ethically, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care that promotes goodwill.
• Perform standby callback as assigned; this varies by department.
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed