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Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer!

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Wage Range: $45.86 - $78.02

Day Shift

Full-time, 36 hrs/ week

Schedule: Sun, Mon, Tues/ Mond, Tues, Sat 7:00am-7:30pm

ICU Department

Definition of Position: 

Provides patient care in the Intensive Care Unit. Communicates with the care team about any changes in patients' clinical conditions. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition. Performs general nursing duties across departments with supervision. Performs complete and accurate documentation of care in the patient’s Electronic Medical Record.

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:

• Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Accept responsibility for the direction, control, planning, of the plan of care for the patient.
• Make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Work independently.
• Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
• Convey empathy and compassion to both patients and coworkers.
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
• Communicate effectively and therapeutically with patients and their friends, family, and caregivers.
• Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

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

              Preferred:              

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: Current RN license in the State of Oregon. Certification of BLS; ACLS, TNCC and PALS within 90 days of hire.

              Preferred: BSN, MSN, Certifications specific to areas of clinical specialty preferred.

Experience

Required: No prior experience required.

              Preferred: Previous clinical experience.

Other:

              NA

Physical Requirements:

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.