Charge RN, Med/Surg, Fulltime, Dayshift at Willamette Valley Medical Center

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. We also provide a host of other services including the Joint Replacement Institute, a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiopulmonary Services, Therapy Services, and Oncology services through H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center.

Where We Are:

McMinnville, Oregon is located amid the rolling vineyards of the Willamette Valley, midway between Portland and the coast in Yamhill County. In addition to the natural beauty and historic charm, McMinnville is a city where you can experience award-winning restaurants, a world-class aviation museum, unique art galleries, beautiful public parks, and fun-filled community events. We invite you to explore our community through these local sites.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more…

Position Description: 

The Charge Nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation and coordination of patient care, patient satisfaction, ensures staffing needs are met based on department staffing plan, and providing real-time coaching for staff development.  They provide leadership to the staff by working cooperatively with the nursing staff, assuring that all necessary resources are available, that policies and procedures are followed, and regulatory requirements are met.  They must be clinically knowledgeable and will perform the duties of the bedside nurse and assist with on-call coverage as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in leadership preferred.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Oregon.
• Current BLS at time of hire
• Part- Time or Full-Time Status
• 2 yrs relevant clinical experience preferred
• Obtain ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire
• Competent in rhythm identification

Essential Job Functional:

• Assists in the direct operations of the department and in collaboration with other hospital leads and charge nurses on other units.
• Ensures policies and procedures are followed and enforces Joint Commission and CMS regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Nursing Process for patients in the following age groups: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.
• Completes daily assignments, manages staffing needs for current shift and next shift based on patient acuity and/or staffing matrix. Ensures coverage for any staffing holes. Flexes staff based on department census and acuity level of patients in-line with department staffing plan.
• Takes ownership in coordinating efficient breaks/lunch and relief assignments.
• Assist with orientation of new staff.
• Provides real-time coaching to peers for staff development and timely feedback.
• Act as role model to staff for promoting new ideas and projects.