Family Birth Center Nurse - Night -$500 sign on bonus
182523 Hermiston, OR Night
05/27/2021 135
*Wages are based on average rates and may be impacted by facility budgets and seasonality and may include a combination of taxable and non-taxable earnings and reimbursements.
DEFINITION OF POSITION:Assesses,
prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and evaluates the nursing care
provided. Ensures provision of quality
care for selected groups of patients through utilization of nursing process,
established standards of care, policies and procedures. He/She is responsible for initiating the
computer plan of care, acts as the patient advocate, and is responsible for the
direction and supervision of any personnel assigned to him/her. The RN is responsible to the Unit Nurse
Manager or House Supervisor.ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS: A. Personal
Traits, Qualities, and Aptitudes:Must
be able to 1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to
another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; 2)
accept responsibility for the direction, control, planning, of an activity; 3)
make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria; 4)
work independently; 5) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient
confidentiality; 6) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain,
grief, or trauma; 7) relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of
teamwork and cooperation; 8) communicate effectively and therapeutically with
people from every socioeconomic background; 9) incorporating guest relations in
daily activities. B. Working
Conditions:Inside
environment, protected from the weather but not necessarily temperature
changes. Subject to frequent exposure to
infection, contagious disease, and hazardous materials and equipment. Occasionally subject to combative
patients. Variable noise levels. Also subject to rapid pace, multiple stimuli,
unpredictable environment, and critical situations. C. Physical
Demands/Traits:Must
be able to 1) perceive the nature of sounds by the ear; 2) express or exchange
ideas by means of the spoken work; 3) perceive characteristics of objects
through the eyes; 4) extend arms and hands in any direction; 5) seize, hold,
grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands; 6) pick, pinch, or otherwise work
with fingers; 7) perceive such attributes of objects or materials as size,
shape, temperature, or texture; and 8) stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Must be able to lift 50 pounds maximum with
frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 25
pounds. Continuous walking and standing. Must be able to identify, match, and
distinguish colors. Rare lifting of
greater than 50 pounds. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.QUALIFICATIONS:A. Education:Required: Graduate of an accredited school of
professional nursing. Evidence of
continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice.Desired: BSNB. Experience:Required: 3 yearsC. Licenses,
Certifications, and/or Registrations:Current RN license in the State of Oregon; BLS;
Certifications specific to areas of clinical specialty preferred. IV certification, NRP.D. Equipment/Tools/Work
Aids: Infusion
pumps, PCA pumps, and other medical equipment, computers, computer terminal
printer, photocopier, and patient charts.E. Specialized
Knowledge and Skills:Ability
to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and
psychosocial well-being.F. Other:
Bilingual and/or English-Spanish
speaking preferred. Ability to work with
culturally diverse population.