RN - Neurology

About this Opportunity

Part time, 0.8 FTE, Evening Shift position (8 hour shifts). Additional Evening Shift differential: $4.00/hour.

Why Join Us?

• CMS 4-Star Rated healthcare organization
• Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade for patient safety excellence
• Competitive shift differentials and dedicated Meal & Break Nurse support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO benefits
• PTO accumulation starts day 1 with no waiting period
• Strong professional practice and career development support
• A highly collaborative and supportive nursing team
• 4% additional pay for BSN-prepared nurses

What you will do in this nursing role

• Deliver and evaluate individualized patient care
• Accurately document care in the electronic health record
• Coordinate and delegate care across the clinical team
• Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development
• Support quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards
• Contribute to departmental goals, initiatives, and process improvements

Qualifications

Education: Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required

Experience: 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.

Credentials:

• Required: State of Oregon nursing license
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
• Required within 6 months: NIHSS

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs (Required)
• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Medical/Surgical- Observation Unit & Neurology: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.

Working Conditions

• 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 (i.e., 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/stopping/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

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted)
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information