RN ? General Medicine Position Overview
Union Position
Status/FTE: FTE: 0.900000 / Full-Time
Schedule: Variable Schedule Nights / 1845 -
0715
Sign-on bonus package and relocation may be
available to qualified external candidates
WHY ASANTE
Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing
location. We are a community of passionate providers and
service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing
patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your
creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and
people create an environment of sustained medical
excellence.
POSITION SUMMARY
Our 36 bed General Medicine Unit cares for patients
with a variety of diagnosis. Nicknamed the "detective" unit,
as any undiagnosed medical conditions come to this unit with the
medical team working together to help solve the mystery and treat
the patient with the most appropriate care. Nurse to patient
ratios for the General Medicine Unit are generally 5:1 for day and
night shift. Telemetry patients are common along with a
large population of renal and isolation patients.
As a General Medicine RN at Asante, you will have the
opportunity to:
- Enhance your knowledge with regard to a variety of diagnoses
with a possible cardiac component
- Increase your knowledge on how to care for the renal failure
patient
- Learn how to use a cycler for a patient in need of Peritoneal
Dialysis
- Implement and evaluate plan of care with the goal of optimizing
patient outcomes
- Participate in education and Performance Improvement activities
to provide a quality service and keep up with industry changes
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor?s degree in Nursing preferred
Experience
- Current acute care RN experience (minimum 1 year of experience)
preferred
Licensure/Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing
(OSBN) required upon start
- Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certified
through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon
start
Preferred Certifications
- CMSRN: Certified Medical Surgical RN
- CHPN: Certified Hospice & Palliative RN
- HNC: Holistic Nursing Certified
- MSN RN-BC: Medical Surgical Nurse RN Board Certified
- CNN: Certified Nephrology Nurse
What We Offer
- Competitive starting wage
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and
wellness
- Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer
contribution
- Generous Earned Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per
diem/On-call)
- Competitive starting wage
- An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an
employee already in a benefited position)
- Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce
plan
- Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer
contribution
About Asante and Southern Oregon
Asante is a local, community owned and governed,
not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care
services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of
Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland
Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass,
Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and
additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical
specialties and services are represented within an organization
dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees,
Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career
advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively
impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community.
Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you
connect.
At Asante we are defined by our values ? traits that guide us
as we serve patients and the community:
Excellence - Respect -
Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity
employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment
women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and
protected veterans.
