RN Emergency Department

St. Charles Health System•Madras, 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 practice standards to enhance the experience of patients, families, and others, and oversees the work of other caregivers while providing care to assigned patients throughout the shift within the scope of RN licensure. Emergency Department nurses provide specialized care to patients from emergency visit through discharge or hospitalization. The role includes assessing patient condition and needs, using clinical judgment to plan and provide care, administering medications, documenting care, collaborating with other disciplines, and evaluating patient progress. The RN contributes to a safe, healing care environment, supports continuous improvement and departmental goals, and maintains professional relationships and confidentiality. Standby callback may be assigned, depending on department. The position is relief with variable scheduling. Location-specific requirements apply. Bend and Redmond require one year of Emergency Department experience within the last three years or completion of the SCHS fellowship program. Madras and Prineville list no required experience, with recent critical care or ED RN experience preferred. The job requires an Oregon RN license and Basic Life Support certification; additional certifications and requirements vary by location.

Requirements

Current Oregon RN license.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Education as required for RN licensure.
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; TNCC or ATCN certification and Code Grey within six months of hire.
Redmond: NRP and Moderate Sedation within six months of hire.
Prineville: ACLS, TNCC or ATCN, PALS, and Code Grey within six months; NRP and Moderate Sedation within six months.
Madras: ACLS, TNCC or ATCN, PALS, and Code Grey within six months; Moderate Sedation within six months.
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 SCHS.
Organizational and multitasking skills; teamwork and collaboration skills; 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 CEN, CPEN, or TCRN.
Bend and Redmond: One year of triage experience and one year of trauma nursing experience in a Level 1 or 2 Trauma Center.
Prineville and 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 and 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 patient 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.
Participate in continuous quality improvement, departmental activities, and efforts supporting departmental and operating unit goals.
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.
Respond therapeutically and compassionately to patients, including introducing oneself, explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names and 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.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care that promotes goodwill.
Perform standby callback when assigned; this varies by department.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.