RN | Family Birthing Center - FT Days

Pay

• Minimum: $47.82 USD per hour (significant experience)
• Maximum: $71.26 USD per hour (significant experience)

Schedule

• Full time
• Hours per pay period: 72
• Shift: Day Shift

Department

Family Birth Center

Job Description

Registered Nurse – Family Birth Center Core. Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients, their significant others and support persons. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

Expectation for All Employees

• Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital.
• Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds appropriately to infant security alarm.
• Assesses patients, including physical, psychosocial, learning needs, cultural considerations, and discharge planning.
• Establishes nursing diagnoses in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Plans and updates care according to identified diagnoses and needs.
• Implements individualized care based on the nursing care plan, including assistance with activities of daily living, fall‑risk management, and safe patient handling.
• Administers medication.
• Performs skin assessment and wound care.
• Manages pain.
• Operates biomedical and patient‑care equipment such as infusion pumps, patient‑transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, and external therapeutic devices.
• Assists physicians and other licensed practitioners with invasive and non‑invasive procedures.
• Teaches patients and families about illness, medical tests, medication, healthcare, disease prevention, and wellness promotion.
• Provides assignment, supervision, and delegation to unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary care and facilitates overall patient care.
• Documents assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record and, when necessary, on paper.
• Evaluates care provided and communicates patient status and results to the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs unit‑specific skills, including management and care of postpartum, GYN, surgical or medical overflow patients, and newborn care.
• Assists with breastfeeding or infant nutrition.
• Resuscitates neonates per Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in English.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexibility to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing patient and unit needs.
• Effective teaching skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to patient crises or emergencies.
• Proficiency with computers, internet, word processing, and electronic medical record documentation.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.

Education, Certifications, Licenses, and Degrees

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• National certification in lactation or perinatal area preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider card or obtain within 6 months of hire.

Experience

• Recent (within past 5 years) acute‑care hospital experience preferred.

Physical / Mental / Environmental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Effective communication through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• Frequent use of a personal computer.
• Manual dexterity required.

Union Affiliation

ONA