Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Information

Night Shift 12-36 (United States of America)

Minimum Years of Experience

3.0 years

Certifications/Requirements

• General Certifications (BLS/BCLS)

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) will apply the nursing process to the care of patients, teach patients and significant others, document patient care in the medical record, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall patient care.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patients, focusing on physical, psychosocial, learning needs, and barriers related to age/culture and discharge planning.
• Establish nursing diagnoses based on assessment results and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Plan and update care according to identified diagnoses and needs.
• Implement individualized care based on nursing care plans, which may include:
• Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.
• Medication administration.
• Skin assessment and wound care.
• Pain management.
• Operation and manipulation of biomedical and other patient care equipment.
• Assisting physicians and other licensed practitioners with procedures.
• Teaching patients and their families about illness, medical tests, medications, and wellness promotion.
• Provide guidance and supervision to unlicensed assistive personnel to ensure optimal patient care.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and teaching in the electronic medical record.
• Evaluate care provided and communicate patient status and care results to the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Create a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit.
• Participate in group activities and treatment team meetings.
• Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate effective teaching skills.
• Respond effectively to patient crises and emergency situations.
• Utilize computer systems for documentation and information access.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Degrees

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Workplace violence training required within the designated timeframe.
• National certification in behavioral health nursing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

Recent acute care hospital experience within the past 5 years preferred.

General Information

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently, and may involve lifting up to 50 pounds. Standard precautions must be utilized due to the exposure risk to blood and body fluids.

Holiday Coverage Requirement

Holiday coverage is required.