RN - Operating Room

At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a 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 surgery team in the following OR RN role:

• 1.0 FTE Day shift Operating Room RN
• Work four 10-hour shifts each week, 0645-1715. Schedule may include every other weekend rotation
• 26 state-of-art Surgery Suites that include 22 Main OR suites
• DaVinci Robots - XI and 5
• 350 bed level II trauma center hospital

Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a beautiful hospital 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 ONA bargaining union agreement.
• Additional compensation for BSN (4%), MSN (5%) and Specialty Nursing Certification ($3.75)
• Great shift differentials & a weekend differential
• Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives
• Hiring Bonus & Relocation Assistance
• Full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
• Tuition Assistance and CE
• Collaborative team environment.
• A mission driven healthcare system

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Position Details:

This position to provide 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.

• 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.

• Nurses may be able to work in another nursing unit within Sacred Heart Medical Center UD and RiverBend provided that they have completed the necessary CareConnect training, unit specific competencies and have been deemed competent by a leader of the unit. Including but not limited to the unit manager, assistant nurse manager or clinical nurse educator they are floating to.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing

• Current Oregon State Registered Nurse licensure

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

• ACLS certification may be required.

• One (1) year OR Circulating experience in a full-service Main OR in an acute care hospital.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.

• BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program preferred.

• Specialty certification preferred.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures
• Basic computer skills

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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 a non for profit, Catholic Health Care System with 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Washington, Oregon and Alaska. We value our communities and provide care in a holistic manner following our core values of respect, stewardship, collaboration, and social justice truly that are embedded in each and every caregiver working at PeaceHealth. Come join the team!

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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.