RN - Neurology

About the role

Full time, 0.9 FTE, Night Shift position (12 hour shifts)

Pay

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

About the team

Join our exceptional Neurology team at Sacred Heart Medical Center. 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 prestigious 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.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum 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 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 patient/family centered work environment
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures
• Basic computer skills
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months

Working Conditions

• Lifting: Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH)
• Fine motor skills to be able 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 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. 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 required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted)
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Benefits

PeaceHealth offers caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and expanded EAP and mental health program.