Are you a compassionate, patient-centered nurse who thrives in a dynamic environment? Join our MedSurg team at RiverBend, where no two days are the same and every shift brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Care for a diverse patient population, expand your clinical expertise, and deliver exceptional, compassionate care when patients need it most. Here, you'll be supported by a collaborative team dedicated to excellence, healing, and making a difference in every life we touch.
More About This Opportunity:
- Per Diem Night shift (12 hour shifts)
- The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.78 - $79.78
- Additional Night Shift differential- $9.50/hour
- Per Diem differential 15%
Why Join Us?
- CMS 4-Star Rated healthcare organization
- Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade for patient safety excellence
- Competitive shift differentials and dedicated Meal & Break Nurse support
- Strong professional practice and career development support
- A highly collaborative and supportive nursing team
- 4% additional pay for BSN-prepared nurses
What You bring!
Education: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing Required (BSN preferred)
Experience: 1 year RN experience required
Credentials:
- Required: State of Oregon Nursing license
- Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
In this role, you will:
- Deliver and evaluate individualized patient care.
- Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
- Coordinate and delegate care across the clinical team.
- Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.
- Support quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
- Contribute to departmental goals, initiatives, and process improvements.
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
Medical/Surgical- Observation Unit & Neurology:
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.
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. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
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.