Hybrid Registered Nurse RN - Med/Surg at Good Shepherd Health Care

Wage Range: $45.86 - $78.02

Per-Diem

Med/Surg Department

Definition of Position:
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Medical/Surgical setting. Communicates with Physicians/Nurse Manager/Co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. He/she is responsible for initiating the computerized Plan of Care on admission. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

NOTE: various departments may have additional qualifications/certification and responsibilities associated with their specific area. Copies of department specific requirements may be obtained through your HR representative.

Essential Job Functions:

Must be able to:
1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure;
2) accept responsibility for the direction, control, planning, of an activity;
3) make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria;
4) work independently;
5) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality;
6) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, grief, or trauma;
7) relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation;
8) communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background;
9) incorporating guest relations in daily activities.

10) Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice.

Desired: BSN

Experience:

Required: None.

Desired: Previous Clinical Experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations: Current RN license in the State of Oregon; ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certification required. Certifications specific to areas of clinical specialty may be preferred.

Equipment/Tools/Work Aids: Infusion pumps, and other medical equipment, computer terminal printer, photocopier, and patient charts.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being.