RN Emergency Department

St. Charles Health System•Redmond, OR

About The Position

The Emergency Department 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 RN applies professional nursing standards and clinical judgment to care for assigned patients throughout the shift, within the scope of RN licensure, and may oversee the work of other caregivers. Emergency Department nurses provide specialized care to patients from their emergency visit through discharge or hospitalization. The RN assesses patient conditions and needs, establishes outcomes, implements and evaluates nursing interventions, collaborates with other disciplines, administers medications, and documents care. The position supports departmental goals and continuous improvement, maintains professional relationships and confidentiality, promotes a safe and healing care environment, and provides attentive, timely, and effective service to patients and others. Standby callback may be assigned, depending on the department. The role may include other duties of similar complexity as required or assigned. This is a regular, part-time position with 30 scheduled hours per week. It is a third-shift position with a shift time of 1700–0330; scheduled days vary and include every other weekend and holidays. The position is non-exempt. Department-specific requirements vary by location. Required education is as required for RN licensure; a BSN is preferred. A current Oregon RN license and AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification are required. Procedural Sedation competency is required within six months of hire. Additional certifications and experience requirements vary by location.

Requirements

Education as required by RN licensure.
Current Oregon RN license.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Procedural Sedation competency within six months of hire.
Bend and Redmond: one year of Emergency Department experience within the last three years, or completion of the SCHS fellowship program.
Bend and Redmond: ACLS and PALS.
Bend and Redmond: TNCC or ATCN certification within six months of hire.
Redmond: NRP and Procedural Sedation competency within six months of hire.
Prineville: ACLS, TNCC or ATCN, and PALS within six months; NRP and Procedural Sedation competency within six months of hire.
Madras: ACLS, TNCC or ATCN, and PALS within six months; Procedural Sedation competency within six months of hire; NRP.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.
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.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Department-specific acute care certification, such as CEN, CPEN, or TCRN.
Bend and Redmond: one year of triage experience.
Bend and Redmond: one year of trauma nursing experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma Center.
Prineville: one year of recent Critical Care or Emergency Department RN experience.
Madras: one year of recent Critical Care or Emergency Department RN experience.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable Oregon laws and regulations.
Assess patients’ conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; set outcomes, implement nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate progress.
Calculate medication dosages and administer medications accurately according to organizational policies and procedures.
Document patient care in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support departmental and operating-unit goals through continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Participate in professional growth and development for self and others.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally, maintaining professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identify work-related problems, develop possible solutions, and implement solutions within the scope of practice when appropriate.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, including continuous improvement through Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean).
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 the patient’s preferred name, discussing care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; 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; requirements vary by department.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.