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Maintaining Professionalism

Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.

Assessment and Care

Affirms and assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.

Medication Administration

Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.

Documentation and Compliance

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.

Professional Growth and Development

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities. Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Communication and Relationships

Demonstrates effective and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests. Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.

Therapeutic Presence

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.

Safety and Confidentiality

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Customer Service and Patient Care

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. Performs stand by callback as assigned. Varies by department. May be required to travel to other St. Charles Health System Campuses for ongoing education & training May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education and Certifications

Required: As required by RN licensure. Preferred: BSN

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Required: Current Oregon RN license AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. ACLS within 60 days of hire TNCC, PALS, NRP, Procedural Sedation competency within 6 months of hire. Preferred: Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. CEN, CCRN )

Experience

Required: Previous critical care, step down unit or Emergency Department experience Preferred: Department specific acute care experience. Conscious sedation experience