RN - Cardiac Surgery Unit (OHVI 4) Meal/Break

Peace Health • Springfield, OR

180d • $47 - $74

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Cardiac Surgery Unit (OHVI 4) for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Night position to provide professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team. As a crucial member of our Cardiac Surgery team, you will play a vital role in providing excellent care and support to our patients undergoing and recovering from Open Heart Surgery, TAVRs, Watchmens, VATs, and Strokes post intervention. With private rooms and a collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and community.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing required.
• BSN or current enrollment in BSN program preferred.
• One year experience in an acute care facility OR successful completion of an approved training course/orientation and standard competencies within six months of hire.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing at date of hire.
• BLS at date of hire required.
• ACLS must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer.
• NIHSS certification required within 6 months of hire and recertify every 2 years.

Nice To Haves

• One year previous cardiac nursing experience preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Nursing care of stroke patients with cardiac co-morbidity, 8-24 hours post tPA or thrombectomy or more frequent monitoring than can be provided on the floor.
• Care of patients post Carotid Artery Stenting and coiling of non-ruptured aneurysms.
• Performance of NIHSS, nursing bedside swallow screen.
• Perform stroke patient education utilizing health literacy education principles.
• Familiar with stroke guideline driven stroke discharge medications.
• Nurses may be able to work in another nursing unit within Sacred Heart Medical Center UD and RiverBend provided that they have completed the necessary CareConnect training, unit specific competencies and have been deemed competent by a leader of the unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded EAP and mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees