Registered Nurse - Same Day Services

About the role

The Same Day Services Staff Nurse is a team player who directs the admission and discharge process of Same Day Services patients, performs pre‑admission testing nurse duties, coordinates patient care, provides pre‑ and post‑operative teaching, ensures documentation completeness, and maintains department cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Directs the admission and discharge process of Same Day Services patients.
• Assesses, plans, directs, evaluates, and performs patient care.
• Coordinates all services necessary for the care of assigned patients.
• Performs Pre‑Admission Testing (PAT) nurse duties: directs the pre‑admission process, assembles preoperative orders, processes them, and coordinates services (including contacting surgeon, consulting physician, or anesthesia as needed).
• Maintains certifications and skills required for patient care and ensures a smooth transition between services.
• Completes pre‑ and post‑operative teaching for patients and families; arranges telephone or personal interview chart review with anesthesia when required.
• Ensures required documentation is complete and adequate (history and physical, consent, orders, test results).
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the department as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing principles and procedures, particularly as they relate to surgical patients.
• Understanding of techniques for good patient care, whether medical or surgical.
• Willingness to learn and use computer technology.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and acquire new skills.
• Ability to perform assessments for all age groups.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license with the Oregon State Board of Nursing and Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (required upon hire).
• ACLS and PALS certification through the American Heart Association (required or obtainable within six months of hire).
• Preferred: two years of experience in an acute care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high level of critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• For RNs who graduated within the last 12 months, or who have not practiced in an acute care facility within the last 24 months and have not previously completed a residency program, completion of the CMH‑provided Nurse Residency program is required.

Skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and duties simultaneously.
• Strong mental prioritization skills.
• Maintains a professional, low‑key, pleasant, and tactful demeanor during patient care.
• Possesses the skills and judgment to act quickly, knowledgeably, and appropriately in any situation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Benefits

• Eligible for CMH employee referral bonus (priority recruitment).

Pay

ONA wage range: $57.63 to $82.02 per hour, dependent on experience.