RN Family Birthing Center

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

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About The Position

The RN provides quality, patient- and family-centered care as a member of the health care team, consistent with St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The role applies professional nursing standards to enhance the care experience for patients, families, and others. Within the scope of RN licensure, the nurse oversees other caregivers’ work and provides care to assigned patients throughout the shift.

Family Birth Center RNs work at bedside across various units in St. Charles Health System. These departments provide specialized care to patients throughout hospitalization and discharge. The position is full-time, third shift, with 36 scheduled hours per week and variable days, including every other weekend and holidays. Shift hours are 1900–0730. Relocation assistance is available for in-state or out-of-state candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.

The role requires an Oregon RN license and certifications that vary by department. Bend Labor and Delivery requires one year of recent Labor and Delivery experience. Bend Post-Partum requires recent RN postpartum experience and requires the nurse to be fully trained and proficient in LDRP within one year of hire. Madras requires one year of recent acute care RN experience.

Requirements

• Current Oregon RN license for Bend Labor and Delivery, Bend Post-Partum, and Madras positions.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification for Bend Labor and Delivery and Bend Post-Partum positions.
• For Bend Labor and Delivery: one year of recent Labor and Delivery experience.
• For Bend Post-Partum: recent RN postpartum experience.
• For Bend Post-Partum: become fully trained and proficient in LDRP within one year of hire.
• For Madras: one year of recent acute care RN experience.
• For Bend Labor and Delivery and Madras: ACLS within six months of hire.
• For Bend Labor and Delivery: NRP, AWHONN Certified Fetal Monitoring Course, Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring within two years of hire, and S TABLE within six months of hire.
• For Bend Post-Partum: NRP, Basic Fetal Monitoring Course, Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring within two years of hire, and S TABLE within six months of hire.
• 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; and 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 the appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

• BSN.
• Department-specific acute care certification, such as RNC or IBCLC, for Bend Labor and Delivery and Bend Post-Partum.
• For Bend Post-Partum: LDRP experience or an LDRP Senior Capstone.
• For Madras: recent RN postpartum, LDRP, or LDRP Senior Capstone experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Assess patient conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; establish outcomes, implement nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate patient progress.
• Calculate medication dosages and administer medications accurately in accordance with organizational 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 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 when appropriate.
• Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and champion continuous improvement using Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) principles.
• Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that enhance the care experience.
• Provide a caring therapeutic presence, including introducing oneself and explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names, discussing care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
• Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conduct work professionally and confidentially; 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.

Benefits

• In-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for eligible candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed