RN Intermediate Care Unit

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Current Oregon RN license
• •AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification
• •Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely
• •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
• •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, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level
• •Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs
• •Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle
• •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: 36
• •Caregiver Type: Regular Shift
• •Third Shift (United States of America)
• •Is Exempt Position? No
• •Job Family: REGISTERED NURSE
• •CRITICAL CARE
• •Variable; includes every other weekend and holidays
• •Shift Start & End Time: 1900-0730
• •Must be able to lift 1-25 pounds
• •Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds
• •Must be able to bend
• •Must be able to stoop/kneel/crouch
• •Must be able to climb ladder/step-stool (varies by area)
• •Must be able to reach overhead
• •Must be able to grasp/squeeze
• •Must be able to hear whispered speech level
• •Must be able to climb stairs
• •Must be able to hear normal speech level
• •Must be able to use a clear and audible speaking voice
• •Must be able to operate a keyboard
• •Must be able to stand
• •Must be able to walk
• •Must be able to sit
• •Must be able to pull
• •Must be able to push
• •Must be able to carry
• •Must be able to lift
• •Must be able to operate a motor vehicle (Never required)
• •Must be able to work in wet/slippery areas (Rarely required)
• •Must be able to work in chemical solution areas (Rarely required)
• •Must be able to work in heat (Never required)
• •Must be able to work in cold (Never required)
• •Must be able to work in noise (Never required)
• •Must be able to work in dust (Never required)
• •Must be able to work in vibration (Never required)
• •Must be able to work in uneven surface (Never required)
• •Must be able to work on a ladder/step-stool (Never required)
• •Must be able to operate a motor vehicle (Never required)
• •Must be able to work in a healing environment
• •Must be able to create a therapeutic presence
• •Must be able to introduce oneself to patients
• •Must be able to explain role in patient's care
• •Must be able to ask the patient his or her preferred name
• •Must be able to sit with the patient to determine his or her care goals
• •Must be able to actively listen
• •Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately through touch
• •Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately through eye contact
• •Must be able to maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests
• •Must be able to identify work-related problems with possible solutions
• •Must be able to implement solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate
• •Must be able to support the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects
• •Must be able to support Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm
• •Must be able to function as a champion of change
• •Must be able to participate in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver
• •Must be able to participate in creating intentional relationships
• •Must be able to demonstrate focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience
• •Must be able to provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests
• •Must be able to conduct all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality
• •Must be able to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• •Must be able to support the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner
• •Must be able to report known or suspected violation of applicable rules
• •Must be able to cooperate fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings
• •Must be able to deliver customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate
• •Must be able to perform stand by callback as assigned
• •Must be able to apply standards for professional nursing practice
• •Must be able to focus clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others
• •Must be able to oversee the work of other caregivers
• •Must be able to provide specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift
• •Must be able to maintain and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques
• •Must be able to apply 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
• •Must be able to assess the patient's condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment
• •Must be able to set outcomes
• •Must be able to implement appropriate nursing actions
• •Must be able to collaborate with other disciplines to meet the patient's/family's physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs
• •Must be able to evaluate patient's progress
• •Must be able to calculate dosages
• •Must be able to administer medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration
• •Must be able to document all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies
• •Must be able to demonstrate awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities
• •Must be able to participate in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others
• •Must be able to communicate (both written and orally) effectively
• •Must be able to maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests
• •Must be able to identify work-related problems with possible solutions
• •Must be able to implement solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate
• •Must be able to support the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects
• •Must be able to support Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm
• •Must be able to function as a champion of change
• •Must be able to participate in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver
• •Must be able to participate in creating intentional relationships
• •Must be able to demonstrate focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience
• •Must be able to provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way
• •Must be able to introduce oneself and explain role in patient's care
• •Must be able to ask the patient his or her preferred name
• •Must be able to sit with the patient to determine his or her care goals
• •Must be able to actively listen
• •Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately through touch
• •Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately through eye contact
• •Must be able to provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests
• •Must be able to conduct all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality
• •Must be able to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• •Must be able to support the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner
• •Must be able to report known or suspected violation of applicable rules
• •Must be able to cooperate fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings
• •Must be able to deliver customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate
• •Must be able to perform stand by callback as assigned
• •Must be able to work every other weekend and holidays
• •Must be able to work the Third Shift
• •Must be able to work in Bend, Ore.
• •Must be able to work in Central and Eastern Oregon
• •Must be able to work in a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend
• •Must be able to work in a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond
• •Must be able to work in a trauma level IV critical access hospital in Prineville
• •Must be able to work in a trauma level IV critical access hospital in Madras
• •Must be able to work in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine
• •Must be able to work in outpatient clinics
• •Must be able to work in a 32,000-square-mile area
• •Must be able to work in a private, nonprofit organization
• •Must be able to work in an integrated delivery system
• •Must be able to work with a focus on population health
• •Must be able to work with evidence-based health care services
• •Must be able to work with the latest in health care technology
• •Must be able to work in Central Oregon
• •Must be able to work with St. Charles Health System
• •Must be able to work with St. Charles Medical Group
• •Must be able to work in more than 2 dozen outpatient clinics
• •Must be able to work in a career path that fits both interests AND lifestyle
• •Must be able to navigate the candidate site
• •Must be able to use features of the candidate home page
• •Must be able to access Career FAQ's
• •Must be able to access benefits
• •Must be able to access why your dream job awaits
• •Must be able to visit the Careers site
• •Must be able to access additional help on navigating the candidate site
• •Must be able to access features of the candidate home page
• •Must be able to access the Candidate Home User Guide
• •Must be able to work in a healing environment
• •Must be able to create a therapeutic presence
• •Must be able to introduce oneself to patients
• •Must be able to explain role in patient's care
• •Must be able to ask the patient his or her preferred name
• •Must be able to sit with the patient to determine his or her care goals
• •Must be able to actively listen
• •Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately through touch
• •Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately through eye contact
• •Must be able to maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests
• •Must be able to identify work-related problems with possible solutions
• •Must be able to implement solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate
• •Must be able to support the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects
• •Must be able to support Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm
• •Must be able to function as a champion of change
• •Must be able to participate in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver
• •Must be able to participate in creating intentional relationships
• •Must be able to demonstrate focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience
• •Must be able to provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests
• •Must be able to conduct all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality
• •Must be able to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• •Must be able to support the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner
• •Must be able to report known or suspected violation of applicable rules
• •Must be able to cooperate fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings
• •Must be able to deliver customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate
• •Must be able to perform stand by callback as assigned
• •Must be able to apply standards for professional nursing practice
• •Must be able to focus clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others
• •Must be able to oversee the work of other caregivers
• •Must be able to provide specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift
• •Must be able to maintain and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques
• •Must be able to apply 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
• •Must be able to assess the patient's condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment
• •Must be able to set outcomes
• •Must be able to implement appropriate nursing actions
• •Must be able to collaborate with other disciplines to meet the patient's/family's physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs
• •Must be able to evaluate patient's progress
• •Must be able to calculate dosages
• •Must be able to administer medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration
• •Must be able to document all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies
• •Must be able to demonstrate awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities
• •Must be able to participate in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others
• •Must be able to communicate (both written and orally) effectively
• •Must be able to maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests
• •Must be able to identify work-related problems with possible solutions
• •Must be able to implement solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate
• •Must be able to support the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects
• •Must be able to support Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm
• •Must be able to function as a champion of change
• •Must be able to participate in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver
• •Must be able to participate in creating intentional relationships
• •Must be able to demonstrate focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience
• •Must be able to provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way
• •Must be able to introduce oneself and explain role in patient's care
• •Must be able to ask the patient his or her preferred name
• •Must be able to sit with the patient to determine his or her care goals
• •Must be able to actively listen
• •Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately through touch
• •Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately through eye contact
• •Must be able to provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests
• •Must be able to conduct all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality
• •Must be able to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• •Must be able to support the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner
• •Must be able to report known or suspected violation of applicable rules
• •Must be able to cooperate fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings
• •Must be able to deliver customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate
• •Must be able to perform stand by callback as assigned
• •Must be able to work every other weekend and holidays
• •Must be able to work the Third Shift
• •Must be able to work in Bend, Ore.
• •Must be able to work in Central and Eastern Oregon
• •Must be able to work in a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend
• •Must be able to work in a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond
• •Must be able to work in a trauma level IV critical access hospital in Prineville
• •Must be able to work in a trauma level IV critical access hospital in Madras
• •Must be able to work in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine
• •Must be able to work in outpatient clinics
• •Must be able to work in a 32,000-square-mile area
• •Must be able to work in a private, nonprofit organization
• •Must be able to work in an integrated delivery system
• •Must be able to work with a focus on population health
• •Must be able to work with evidence-based health care services
• •Must be able to work with the latest in health care technology
• •Must be able to work in Central Oregon