STAFF RN

Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR

8d•$42 - $63

About The Position

The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, assesses patient needs, and develops and implements care plans. The RN supervises other healthcare staff, administers medications, monitors patient health, educates patients and families, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals. The role also documents patient care, adheres to nursing regulations, and ensures patient safety. The position is with the Obstetrics Acute department at Samaritan Medical Center. The listed shift is a 12-hour night shift, with 72 position hours. The pay range is $41.57–$62.69, and the posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $24,000. Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
BLS certification required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
NRP certification required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
Thorough knowledge of nursing principles.
Ability to provide quality patient care and assess patient needs.
Ability to function well in stressful situations and use creative problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital RN experience preferred.
Postpartum experience preferred.
NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care.
Assess patient needs, including clinical, teaching, mental, and spiritual needs.
Develop and implement care plans.
Supervise other healthcare staff.
Administer medications and monitor patient health.
Educate patients and families.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Document patient care and adhere to nursing regulations.
Ensure patient safety and recognize safety issues affecting self and others.
Assess and implement safe use of lifts to move patients.
Prioritize and delegate work; may be required to assume charge nurse duties.