RN Intermediate Care Unit

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

About The Position

The RN provides quality, patient- and family-centered care as a member of the health care team, following St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The position applies professional nursing practice standards to enhance 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. Critical Care RNs work at the bedside in units across St. Charles Health System, including Intensive Care Units, the Intermediate Care Unit, the Progressive Care Unit, and Critical Care Floats. These departments provide specialized care to patients throughout hospitalization and discharge, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Requirements

Education as required for RN licensure.
Current Oregon RN license.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS.
For the Bend Intermediate Care Unit: one year of Progressive Care Unit, Step Down, Intensive Care Unit, or Emergency Department experience within the past five years. Per the hiring manager’s assessment, prior experience must enable performance of the full scope of the position.
For the Bend Intermediate Care Unit: a basic ECG course, a 12 Lead ECG course, or successful completion of the Basic ECG competency test for internal applicants.
For the Bend Intermediate Care Unit: complete a 12 Lead ECG course within six months of hire.
Ability to wear the 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 CCRN, PCCN, or CEN.
Department-specific acute care experience.
For the Bend Intermediate Care Unit: experience working with a cardiovascular patient population.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable Oregon laws and regulations.
Assess patients’ 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 according to organizational 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 the scope of practice as appropriate.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and champion continuous improvement through Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) principles.
Help create a healing environment, build intentional relationships, and provide a caring therapeutic presence responsive to patients’ needs.
Help maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality, comply with applicable laws and policies, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Provide timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care.
Perform standby callback as assigned; requirements vary by department.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.