RN - ICU

Company: PeaceHealth
Location: Springfield
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionDescriptionPeaceHealth is seeking a Staff RN for our Medical ICU Unit for a Full Time, 0.9 FTE, Day shift position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $37.83 - $73.90. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.JOB SUMMARYProvides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAssess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:Graduate of an approved school of nursing required.BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program preferred.Specialty certification preferred.EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:Minimum of 6 months critical care experience in an acute care facility within the last 5 years OR successful completion of an approved critical care training course/orientation and standard competencies within six months of hireCCO monitoringCCRT preferred.IABP preferred.Impella preferred.Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing.Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.ACLS required at date of hire.NIHSS & TNCC to be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer, as specified in the PeaceHealth Policy Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements, or upon hire.CCRN preferred.CMC preferred.See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials.OTHER SKILLS:Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment.Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures.Basic computer skills.REGION/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTESSacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend:ICU - Management of ventriculostomy, EVD, and ICP. Nursing care of patients with non-traumatic ICH, non-traumatic SAH, seizures. Nursing care of patients post tPA, thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, carotid artery stenting and intra-cranial stenting. Management of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents. Completion of complex neurological assessments/scales.Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend and University District:Nurses may be able to work in another nursing unit within Sacred Heart Medical Center UD and RiverBend provided that they have completed the necessary CareConnect training, unit specific competencies and have been deemed competent by a leader of the unit. Including but not limited to the unit manager, assistant nurse manager or clinical nurse educator they are floating to.RIVERBEND PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:Work requires active physical exertion up to 66% of the time.Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.Job duties frequently require intense concentration or attention to detail (34-65% of work time).Job duties may require use of additional PPE such as eye shield, respirator and mask.This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility .For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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