RN Nights

Job Summary

A Registered Nurse provides, through the nursing process, assessment, delivery of care, and information and assistance to patients admitted at Lower Umpqua Hospital.

Demonstrates compassion, respect, and a caring attitude while working within the scope of a registered nurse to provide care to patients and assistance to their families and visitors. Works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. All job duties are performed in a manner that demonstrates Lower Umpqua Hospital’s “Partners in Care” philosophy.

Essential Duties

• Receive adequate report from off-going nurse.
• Utilize the nursing process to deliver holistic patient-focused care: Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes/Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
• Make pertinent observations of patients and respond appropriately in a timely manner to rapid changes in patient condition. Contact physician with changes in patient status.
• Provide primary care of patients with CNA assistance, as necessary.
• Assist patients with mobilization, including turning, positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
• Plan workload in order to provide care for a group of patients in an organized manner.
• Delegate to and supervise other members of the nursing team in providing patient care.
• Coordinate the activities of other departments in the implementation of patient care.
• Utilize strategies, including teaching plans and referrals to other health team members, to meet patient and family learning needs.
• Seek opportunities to learn and perform unfamiliar procedures using appropriate resources.
• Maintain the ability to carry out technical procedures independently, effectively, and safely.
• Effectively organize and complete patient care assignments in the allotted time.
• Deal effectively with a reasonable amount of interruption to work routine.
• Initiate and/or participate in patient care conferences, unit meetings, in-services, and nursing process groups on an ongoing basis.
• Effectively participate in the evaluation of standards of care, identify unsafe patient care practices, and assume responsibility for intervention.
• Participate effectively in the evaluation and revision of nursing policies, procedures, and equipment needed for patient care.
• Maintain competency in nursing skills utilized on the patient care unit.
• Make rounds on all patients.
• Dispense medications following correct procedures and carry out treatments.
• Maintain accurate and concise documentation.
• Review and update care plans.
• Assist in emergency procedures.
• Assist with patient care and answering lights as needed.
• Assist in supporting volunteers.
• Interpret and respond to telemetry.
• Assist as needed in the ER and ICU.
• Perform clerical duties such as mechanical copying, filing, answering phones, and related tasks.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and equipment.
• Provide nurse relief for lunches and breaks.
• Assist with chart review.
• Participate in continuing education.

Qualification Requirements

Education and License

• Graduated from an approved Registered Nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Oregon required.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to function at the RN level in acute intermediate, long-term, and ambulatory care facilities in the State of Oregon.
• Visual: Able to ambulate safely, work in limited-light areas on night shifts, and accurately read small letters and digits.
• Hearing: Ability to perform assessments, including auscultation of body parts and sounds; audibly discern mechanical dysfunction of monitors and other patient equipment, including alarms and parameter guides; and obtain subjective information regarding patient status.
• Speech: Ability to perform assessments by asking pertinent questions regarding patient status; teach patients and families; maintain professional communication and behavior; converse by telephone with appropriate personnel, physicians, or family members; and provide an adequate nursing report to the oncoming shift.
• Mental: Ability to comprehend the job description and perform duties in a professional manner.

Mental and Emotional Requirements

• Properly assess and manage the nursing role, including assessment of patient care.
• Maintain an appropriate level of awareness to carry out technical skills, teaching, communication, and professional behaviors.
• Foster a team approach.
• Problem-solve effectively.
• Understand the effect of actions and behavior on others, especially under stress.
• Demonstrate a positive and caring attitude when interacting with clients, families, physicians, visitors, volunteers, and others.

Work Environment

Works indoors in an air-conditioned environment. Administers potentially harmful medications. Frequent contact with potentially contaminated body fluids.

Physical Demands

Frequent use of computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment. Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, push, and pull using proper body mechanics, and move or lift varying amounts of weight up to a maximum of 50 lbs. Uses protective equipment such as Hoyer lifts, gait belts, gloves, gowns, masks, and proper needle disposition tools.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Night shift.

Benefits

• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.