Registered Nurse- Med/Surg- (Night Shift)

Location

Coquille, OR

Employment Type

Full-Time

Purpose/Description

The RN works under the general supervision of the Chief Nurse Executive and Nursing Supervisors. Performs duties by applying professional nursing theory and principles, and utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care given to patients in the emergency room. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team in providing patient care. Demonstrates clinical, organizational and communication skills in dealing with patients, families and other health care workers. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical on general aspects of care. Observe patients and carry out medical treatments. Use computerized equipment to monitor patients' vital signs, as well as physical assessments then record their observations and other medical data in patients' charts. Consult with medical staff about ways to prevent infection. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with physicians regarding changes in patients’ status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required, an associate's degree in nursing (A.D.N.).
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (B.S.N.) preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse licensure required at date of hire.
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required at date of hire.
  • Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required at time of hire.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Essential Duties:
  • Observe patients.
  • Maintain stock of supplies.
  • Coordinate care with ancillary staff such as Lab, Physical Therapy, Medical Imaging, Respiratory Therapy, etc.
  • Prepare patients and assist with exams.
  • Provide patient education about their health condition, treatment and after care.
  • Collaborate with discharge planning as necessary.
  • Arrange for in home health care, equipment for example hospital bed, walkers, oxygen; coordinate with the medical equipment agencies and businesses.
  • Completes all required online and in-person yearly education.
  • Completes required education outlined by the Oregon Board of Education.
  • Participates in thorough and timely documentation and reporting prior to end of shift.
• Other Duties:
  • Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
  • Communicates with physicians regarding changes in patients’ status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies.
  • Consults with medical staff about ways to prevent infection.
  • Manages care plans for patients.
  • Gives patients treatments and medications.
  • Manage care plans for patients.
  • Collaborate with discharge planning as necessary.
  • Arrange for in home health care, equipment for example hospital bed, walkers, oxygen; coordinate with the medical equipment agencies and businesses.
  • Completes all required online and in-person yearly education.
  • Completes required education outlined by the Oregon Board of Education.
  • Participates in thorough and timely documentation and reporting prior to end of shift.

Other Skills

• Strong problem solving, decision making and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in use of computer including MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage complex situations and diverse personnel.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, principles, and practices to provide direct patient care appropriate to population of specialty.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
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