RN Family Birthing Center

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

3d

About The Position

The Family Birthing Center RN provides quality, patient- and family-centered care as a member of the healthcare team, consistent with St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The RN applies professional nursing standards and provides care to assigned patients throughout the shift, while overseeing the work of other caregivers as required within the scope of RN licensure. Family Birth Center RNs work on various units that provide specialized care 24/7 throughout patients’ hospitalization and discharge.

The RN assesses patient conditions and needs, uses clinical judgment to plan and provide care, administers medications, documents care, collaborates with other disciplines, and evaluates patient progress. The position supports quality improvement, professional development, safe and healing care environments, and effective relationships with patients, families, caregivers, and medical staff. Standby callback may be assigned, depending on department. Additional duties of similar complexity may also be assigned.

Requirements

• For the Bend Labor and Delivery role: one year of recent Labor and Delivery experience.
• For Bend Labor and Delivery and Madras: current Oregon RN license; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification; ACLS within six months of hire; NRP; AWHONN Certified Fetal Monitoring Course; intermediate or advanced fetal heart monitoring within two years of hire; and STABLE within six months of hire.
• For Bend Post-Partum: current Oregon RN license; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification; NRP; Basic Fetal Monitoring Course; intermediate or advanced fetal heart monitoring within two years of hire; and STABLE within six months of hire.
• For Bend Post-Partum: recent RN postpartum experience and full training and proficiency in LDRP within one year of hire.
• For Madras: one year of recent acute-care RN experience.
• Education as required by RN licensure.
• Ability to wear the 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; and 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.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing and walking, keyboard operation, speaking and hearing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable Oregon laws and regulations.
• Assess patient conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; establish outcomes, implement appropriate nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate patient 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 through continuous quality improvement and participation in departmental activities.
• Participate in professional growth and development for self and others.
• Communicate effectively 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 principles.
• Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that enhance the care experience.
• Provide a therapeutic presence by responding compassionately to patient needs, explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
• Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality, comply with applicable laws and policies, report suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations.
• Provide timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care.
• Perform standby callback when assigned; this varies by department.
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for relocation assistance 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.
• Relocation bonus eligibility.
• Night differential of $10.00 per hour.
• Weekend differential of $2.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

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