RN - Neurology

PeaceHealth • Springfield, OR

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Neurology team at Sacred Heart Medical Center, where the 36-bed Neurology Unit cares for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injuries, seizures, multiple sclerosis, and other complex neurological conditions. The unit is part of a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Spine Center. Nurses work in a multidisciplinary environment with neurologists, hospitalists, rehabilitation specialists, therapists, and nursing professionals to support patient outcomes. This is a part-time staff RN position at 0.6 FTE on the night shift.

The RN delivers and evaluates individualized patient care, documents care in the electronic health record, coordinates and delegates care across the clinical team, maintains clinical knowledge through ongoing learning, supports quality and safety standards, and contributes to departmental goals and process improvements. The salary range is $50.78–$79.78, with an additional night shift differential of $9.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of RN experience, or completion of PeaceHealth’s New Graduate Residency program for RN Residents.
• Oregon nursing license required upon hire.
• BLS required upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet patient needs.
• Ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient- and family-centered work environment.
• Ability to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within 6 months for the Medical/Surgical Observation Unit and Neurology.
• Experienced RN or New Graduate RN (or equivalent education and/or experience); new graduates with fewer than 12 months of experience participate in the Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to meet the stated physical, communication, sensory, and environmental demands, including patient handling, CPR, equipment use, and exposure to biohazards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate and delegate care across the clinical team.
• Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.
• Support quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to departmental goals, initiatives, and process improvements.
• Apply age-specific principles of growth, development, and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient- and family-centered work environment.
• Support and interpret medical center philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance program (EAP) and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree