RN in Family Birthing Center - Madras (Relief, Variable)

Typical pay range: $51.
00 - $68.
25 ST.
CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: RN – Family Birthing Center REPORTS TO POSITION: Department Manager/Director DEPARTMENT: Varies DATE LAST REVIEWED: September 20, 2018 OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Family Birth Center RN positions include bedside RNs on various units throughout St.
Charles Health System.
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’s progress.
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 guests Conducts 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.
EDUCATION Required: As required by RN licensure.
Preferred: BSN LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Required: Current Oregon RN license AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS within 6 months of hire NRP Basic Fetal Monitoring Course Intermediate or Advance Fetal Heart Monitoring required within 2 year of hire RNs starting on or prior to June 13, 2018, STABLE is required by June 30th 2019 RNs starting after June 13, 2018 STABLE is required within 6 months of hire date Preferred: Department specific acute care certification.
(i.
e.
RNC, IBCLC) EXPERIENCE Required: 1 year recent acute care RN experience Preferred: Recent RN postpartum, LDRP or LDRP Senior Capstone 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 SCHS.
Excellent organizational and multitasking 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: 0 Caregiver Type: Relief Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: NON CONTRACT RN MADRAS Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable Shift Start & End Time: 1745-0615 & 0545-1815