RN Resource Float

St. Charles Health System•Prineville, OR

About The Position

The Float/Resource 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. In various units at the Madras and Prineville campuses, the RN functions as a primary nurse, oversees the work of other caregivers, and provides care to assigned patients throughout the shift within the scope of RN licensure. Units may include Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical at both campuses, as well as Peri-Op and FBC in Madras. The position is full-time, first shift, with 36 scheduled hours per week. Scheduled days are variable and include every other weekend and holidays. Shift times are 0545–1815 or 0600–1830. Standby callback may be assigned, varying by department. Travel to other St. Charles Health System campuses may be required for ongoing education and training.

Requirements

Current Oregon RN license.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS certification within 60 days of hire.
TNCC, PALS, NRP, and Procedural Sedation competency within 6 months of hire.
Previous critical care, step-down unit, or Emergency Department experience.
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 records systems and MS Office.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including standing and walking, keyboard operation, speaking and hearing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling as specified.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Department-specific acute care certification, such as CEN or CCRN.
Department-specific acute care experience.
Conscious sedation experience.

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 in accordance with organizational procedures.
Document patient care in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support departmental and operating-unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Participate in professional growth and development for 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 appropriate solutions within scope of practice.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values and champion continuous improvement using Lean principles.
Help create a healing environment, intentional relationships, and a positive care experience; respond therapeutically and caringly to patient needs.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conduct activities professionally and confidentially; comply with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, report 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.
Travel to other St. Charles Health System campuses for ongoing education and training when required.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.