RN - Medical ICU

PeaceHealth

  • Springfield, OR
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job DescriptionDescriptionWhy 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 seeking a RN for our Medical ICU Unit!
  • Full Time, 0.9 FTE
  • Night Shift position
  • The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $38.92 – $74.26
The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc**Hiring Bonus and relocation for eligible candidates!**Find out more about us here:WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Generous Relocation Assistance
  • Great shift differentials & Meal Break Nurses
  • Medical and Dental, Vision start the 1st of the month after your start date
  • 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.Job SummaryProvides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • 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
What you bring!Education
  • Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
  • Preferred: Specialty certification
Experience
  • Required: Minimum 6 months RN experience in Critical Care within the last 5 years in an acute care facility.
  • Preferred: CCO monitoring, CRRT, IABP or Impella.
Credentials
  • Required: Oregon state Nursing License
  • Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
  • Required Upon Hire: ACLS
  • Required: NIHSS and TNCC at hire or within 12 months of hire or 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)
  • 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)
Working ConditionsLifting
  • 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 .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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