St. Charles Health: Ltac Rn

Join our team as we expand the Bend Acute Care Float Pool team!

This position is a great opportunity for any adaptable nurse that’s looking to expand and strengthen their existing skills.

Our team also provides the opportunity to cross-train to specialty units in Bend such as the Family Birth Center, Intermediate Care units, Pre-Op, and others.

Our active Department Practice Council is continually working toward process improvement projects one successful output of this committee was the implementation of self-scheduling.

Your flexibility and wide array of skills is rewarded by an additional $2/hr pay differential for participating in the float pool.

If you have a passion for evidence based practice and providing patient centered care focused on service excellence, we invite you to apply today!ST.

CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEMJOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE: RN Acute Care SystemREPORTS TO POSITION: Department Manager/DirectorDEPARTMENT: VariesDATE LAST REVIEWED: February 3, 2020 OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, togetherOUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better valueOUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and TeamworkDEPARTMENTSUMMARY: The Acute Care RN positions include bedside RNs on various units throughout St.

Charles Health System.

These departments include Med/Surg, Medical, Surgical, Ortho/Neuro, Pediatrics, Inpatient Rehab and Med/Surg floats.

These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St.

Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others.

As a nurse, this position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St.

Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’sprogress.Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St.

Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St.

Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guestsConducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

Performs stand by callback as assigned.

Varies by department.May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.Additional Duties Bend Med/Surg Floats:May be required to train and float to Behavioral Health, Post-Partum, or other units as assigned for acute care overflowEDUCATION Required: As required by RN licensure.Preferred: BSN LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATIONRequired: Current Oregon RN licenseAHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.Preferred: Department specific acute care certification.

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CNRN, ONC, RNC, OCN, CRRN )BEND-MED-SURG FLOATS Additional Requirements: Code Gray training within 30 days of hire.

Bend-PediatricsAdditional Requirements: PALSCode Grey training within 6 months.

Redmond Med/Surg/ICUAdditional Requirements: ACLS within 6 months of hireEXPERIENCE Required N/APreferred: Department specific acute care experience.BEND-MED-SURG FLOATSAdditional Requirements: One year Med/Surg, Critical Care, or Emergency Department experience.Preferred: One year Float Pool experienceBend-PediatricsAdditional Requirements: One year recent pediatric acute care nursing experience.An approved pediatric internship will be considered in evaluating current experience.PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: General:Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St.

Charles Health System.Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office..Schedule Weekly Hours:18Caregiver Type:RegularShift:Third Shift (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?NoJob Family:REGISTERED NURSE ACUTE CAREScheduled Days of the Week:Variable; includes every other weekend and holidaysShift Start & End Time:1900-0730by Jobble