RN Operating Room (Full Time Days)

Company: St. Charles Health
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: May 5, 2022

Job Description:

Full-Time Opportunities on Days, Evenings, or Nights. 12 or 10 hour shifts available
*Eligible for Sign-On and Retention Bonus: $15,000. 00 + Additional Relocation*
This position is eligible for a combined sign on and retention bonus in the amount of $15,000*. To qualify for the bonus, candidates must not have been employed by St. Charles Health System in the last 6 months.
Also eligible for a relocation bonus for those outside of Central Oregon.

• Bonuses are available to external applicants only and are subject to all applicable tax withholdings.ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEMJOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE: RN - Operating Room - BendREPORTS TO POSITION: Department Manager/DirectorDEPARTMENT: VariesDATE LAST REVIEWED: December 12, 2020OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, togetherOUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better valueOUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and TeamworkDEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: These RN positions include bedside RNs on various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments include all Operating Room and Open Heart departments. These departments provide specialized care to patients throughout their perioperative experience.POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse, this position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: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.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.Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.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.Communicates (both written and orally) effectively 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.Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.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.Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guestsConducts 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.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 perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.EDUCATIONRequired: As required by RN licensure.Preferred: BSNLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATIONRequired: Current Oregon RN licenseAHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.Preferred:
  Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. CNOR)EXPERIENCERequired: 1 year OR experience required. Completion of St. Charles Health System Perioperative 101 or equivalent may be considered.
  Call required on a rotating basis.Preferred: Scrubbing experience.PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTMust be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:General:
  Call required on a rotating basis.Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP.Schedule Weekly Hours:36Caregiver Type:RegularShift:Variable (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?NoJob Family:REGISTERED NURSE ACUTE CAREScheduled Days of the Week:Shift Start & End Time:

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