RN Emergency Department

Company: St. Charles Health System
Location: Madras
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

The RN provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with SCHS 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 DutiesMaintains 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 license.AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.Preferred: Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. CEN, CPEN, TCRN)BendAdditional Requirements: ACLS and PALS.TNCC or ATCN Certification and Code Grey within 6 months of hire.Preferred: N/ARedmondAdditional Requirements: ACLS and PALS.TNCC or ATCN Certification and Code Grey within 6 months of hire.NRP and Moderate sedation within 6 monthsPreferred: N/APrinevilleAdditional Requirements: ACLS, TNCC or ATCN, PALS and Code Grey within 6 months.NRP and Moderate sedation within 6 monthsPreferred: 1 year recent Critical Care or ED RN experienceMadrasAdditional Requirements: ACLS, TNCC or ATCN, PALS and Code Grey within 6 months.Moderate sedation within 6 monthsNRP and Moderate sedation within 6 monthsPreferred: 1 year recent Critical Care or ED RN experienceExperienceBEND & REDMOND:Required: 1 year of experience or the completion of the SCHS fellowship program.Preferred: 1 year Triage experience, 1 year Trauma nursing in a Level 1 or 2 Trauma Center.Madras & PrinevilleRequired: N/APreferred: 1 year recent Critical Care or ED RN experience

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