RN - ICU

PeaceHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for our ICU in Florence, Oregon. This is a part-time (0.75 FTE) night position with 12-hour shifts and a night shift differential of $9.50/hour.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $49.30 – $77.46 per hour. The hiring rate depends on education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, and other factors. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensure own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in the development of and maintain established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing (required).
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• One year of RN experience in adult critical care OR (for RN Residents) 400 hours in ICU as a nursing student within the last 12 months OR successful completion of PHH ICU training program.
• Must function independently with advanced treatments, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and treat life-threatening arrhythmias.
• State of Oregon nursing license (required upon hire).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required upon hire).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications (required within 6 months of hire).

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient/family-centered work environment.
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy, and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions

• Lifting and patient handling: No greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment/devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. of force (e.g., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around the area with frequent sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and kneeling.
• Lifting (non-patient): Up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health programs.