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PeaceHealth RN - Neuro Trauma ICU in Springfield, Oregon
Description
Why do RN's love our ICU? Meal break nurses! Charge RN's with no patient assignments! 24/7 onsite intensivists! We are also a Chest Pain Center, we are Stroke Certified, have a 5 star CMS rating and an "A" rating from the Leap Frog Safety scores! Come and join us!
PeaceHealth is looking for a RN for our Neuro Trauma ICU:
0.9 FTE
Nights (12 hour shifts)
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $47.40 – $74.48
The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
*Hiring Bonus and relocation for eligible candidates!*
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WHAT WE OFFER :
Generous Relocation Assistance
Great shift differentials & Meal Break Nurses
Medical and Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance & Monthly Student Loan Repayment Program!
PTO with no waiting period
Professional practice support
Collaborative team environment
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Essential Functions
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
Management of ventriculostomy, EVD, and ICP.
Nursing care of patients with non-traumatic ICH, non-traumatic SAH, seizures.
Nursing care of patients post tPA, thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, carotid artery stenting and intra-cranial stenting.
Management of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents. Completion of complex neurological assessments/scales
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Experience
Minimum of six months critical care RN experience in an acute care facility within the last five years required, or successful completion of an approved critical care training course/orientation and standard competencies within six months of hire.
Preferred: Minimum of one year RN experience in an Intensive Care unit specializing in Cardiac, Neuro or Trauma
Credentials
Required: State of Oregon Nursing License
Required: BLS at date of hire
Required: ACLS required within a grace period according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy.
Required: NIHSS and TNCC required within 12 months of hire/transfer date.
Preferred: CCRN and CMC
Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required)
Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required)
Basic computer skills. (Required)
Department / Location Specific Notes
- Must have Oregon RN license at time of hire
Working Conditions
Lifting
Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
Environmental Conditions
Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Mental/Visual
Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
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