RN - Cardiac Surgery Unit

At PeaceHealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Registered Nurse at Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon, you'll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our nursing team in the following RN role:

• Role: Part-time Night shift RN position - Cardiac Surgery unit
• Schedule: .6 FTE working four 12-hour Night shifts every two weeks
• Unit: 36-bed inpatient cardiac surgery unit
• Hospital: Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend -350 bed acute care medical center with level II trauma center, STEMI Center and Stroke Center

Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is situated along the Mckenzie River in Springfield, Oregon. Located an hour from the Pacific Ocean and 2 hours South of Portland, Oregon, Springfield and its sister city Eugene are adventure-driven destinations. Find yourself hiking to spectacular waterfalls, enjoying the nearby ocean beaches, rafting and kayaking in white water, cycling through wine country or along the many miles of bicycle paths. We have one of the most desirable locations in the Pacific Northwest to live, work, and play. In addition to year around outdoor activities, we have a wide array of educational and cultural activities at the University of Oregon, Museums of Art and Natural History, and the Hult Center for Performing Arts

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We offer you:

• A current wage range of $50.78 - $79.78, rate of pay is dependent upon RN experience and terms of the Oregon Nurses Association union contract.
• Additional compensation for BSN (4%), MSN (5%) and Specialty Nursing Certification ($3.75)
• Great shift differentials & weekend differentials
• Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives
• Relocation Assistance & Hiring Bonus
• Full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
• Excellent Tuition Assistance and CE
• Collaborative team environment.
• A mission driven healthcare system

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Position Details: Provide care of post cardiac surgery patients. Nursing care of stroke patients with cardiac co-morbidity, 8-24 hours post tPA or thrombectomy or more frequent monitoring than can be provided on the floor. Care of patients post Carotid Artery Stenting, and coiling of non-ruptured aneurysms. Performance of NIHSS, nursing bedside swallow screen.

• 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.
• Perform stroke patient education utilizing health literacy education principles. Familiar with stroke guideline driven stroke discharge medications
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Accredited School of Nursing Required
• Requires: 1-year RN experience in an acute care hospital with cardiac nursing experience preferred
• Required: Oregon Registered Nurse License
• Required: Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification
• Required: ACLS and NIHSS certifications required within six months of hire
• Preferred: BSN

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)

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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.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting

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.

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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.