RN Intermediate Care Unit

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Critical Care Registered Nurse 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 standards to enhance the experience of patients, families, and others. The RN oversees the work of other caregivers and provides care to assigned patients throughout the shift within the scope of RN licensure. Critical Care RNs work in various departments, 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. This position is for the Bend Intermediate Care Unit and is a regular, full-time night-shift role with a 36-hour weekly schedule. Scheduled days vary and include every other weekend and holidays.

Requirements

Current Oregon RN license.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
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. The hiring manager’s assessment must determine that prior experience enables performance of the full scope of the position.
For the Bend Intermediate Care Unit: a Basic ECG course, 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 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 record 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.
Experience working with a cardiovascular patient population.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with health system policies and procedures and applicable Oregon laws and regulations.
Assess patient condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; set outcomes, implement appropriate nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate patient progress.
Calculate medication dosages and administer medications accurately according to health system 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 professional growth and development for self and others.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, 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 through Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) principles.
Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that enhance the care experience, including purposeful, caring responses to patients’ needs.
Provide a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report 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 other duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.