RN - Neurology

About the role

0.8 FTE, Night Shift position (8 hour shifts)

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.78 – $79.78. Additional Night Shift differential: $9.50/hour.

About Sacred Heart Medical Center’s Neurology Unit

Our 36-bed Neurology Unit cares for a diverse patient population, including those with stroke, traumatic brain injuries, seizures, multiple sclerosis, and other complex neurological conditions. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Spine Center, we offer the opportunity to expand your expertise while making a meaningful impact on patients every day.

Our hospital is nationally recognized for quality and patient-centered care, earning a 4-Star CMS Quality Rating and a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of “A,” reflecting our unwavering commitment to patient safety and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with a wide range of neurological diagnoses, including:
  • Stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
  • Seizure disorders and epilepsy
  • Multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular diseases
  • Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Neurodegenerative conditions
  • Post-neurosurgical patients
• Work alongside experienced neurologists, hospitalists, rehabilitation specialists, therapists, and nursing professionals in a multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
• Perform National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within 6 months of hire.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum of one year RN experience required in an acute care facility or (for RN residents) successful completion of a training course/orientation and standard competencies within six months of hire.
• Acute Care and/or Neurology experience is preferred.
• State of Oregon Nursing license
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire
• 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
• Ability to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy, and procedures
• Basic computer skills

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH)
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (e.g., WOW, medical carts)
• Perform hands-on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force (National Association of EMS Physicians and AHA); frequency should be seldom or occasionally
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment
• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted)
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information