RN Surgical Specialty

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

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 role applies professional nursing practice standards and focuses clinical care on enhancing the experience of patients, families, and others. Within the scope of RN licensure, the nurse oversees the work of other caregivers and provides care to assigned patients throughout the shift. 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 to patients during hospitalization and discharge. The position supports a healing environment, continuous improvement, intentional relationships, patient safety, and professional, confidential, and ethical conduct.

Requirements

Education as required for RN licensure.
Current Oregon RN license.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
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, particularly electronic medical records systems and MS Office.
Ability to wear the 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

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; establish outcomes, implement appropriate nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate progress.
Calculate medication 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 by participating 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.
Support Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) continuous-improvement principles and champion change.
Help create a healing environment that supports the care environment and the wholeness of patients and caregivers.
Build intentional relationships and demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Provide a therapeutic presence by responding compassionately to patient needs, introducing oneself and explaining one's role, asking patients their preferred name, 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 requirements, 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; callback requirements vary by department.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.