RN - Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital

About the Role

Be part of something extraordinary as we expand into our brand-new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital. This exciting opportunity positions PeaceHealth Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital as a regional center of excellence, delivering specialized, life-changing care to patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and a broad range of orthopedic and cardiac conditions.

Join our team in a Per Diem, DAY Shift RN role and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients on their recovery journey. Enjoy a consistent schedule with 12-hour shifts, allowing for greater flexibility and work-life balance.

Pay

Competitive pay range of $50.78 - $79.78 per hour with an additional 15% Per Diem Differential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum one year RN experience in an acute care facility or successful completion of a training course/orientation and standard competencies within six months of hire.
• Current, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon 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.
• See community-specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials.
• 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.

Working Conditions

• Lifting/Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of 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 (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands-on CPR for 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.
• 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

For positions less than 0.5 FTE, benefits include:

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions.
• Wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.