RN Resource Float

St. Charles Health System•Prineville, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Float/Resource RN provides quality, patient- and family-centered care as a member of the health care team, following St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The position applies professional nursing standards to enhance the experience of patients, families, and others. Within the scope of RN licensure, the nurse oversees other caregivers and provides care to assigned patients throughout the shift. These direct-care RNs function as primary nurses in various units at the Madras and Prineville campuses. Units include, but are not limited to, the Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical departments at both campuses, as well as Peri-Op and FBC in Madras. The role may include assigned stand-by callback and travel to other St. Charles Health System campuses for ongoing education and training.

Requirements

Education as required for RN licensure.
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 the 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 the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

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 the laws and regulations governing nursing practice in Oregon.
Assess patients’ conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; set outcomes, implement nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate 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.
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 scope of practice when appropriate.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values and champion Lean principles of continuous improvement.
Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that enhance the care experience.
Provide a therapeutic presence by responding thoughtfully to patient needs, explaining one’s role, asking patients’ preferred names and care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conduct activities professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report suspected violations and cooperate with organizational investigations.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care that promotes goodwill.
Perform stand-by 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.