Registered Nurse RN-Emergency Dept. - Good Shepherd Health Care

Wage Range: $42.82-$72.85

This is a Per Diem position

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. 

NOTE: various departments may have additional qualifications/certification and responsibilities associated with their specific area. Copies of department specific requirements may be obtained through your HR representative.

RN is responsible for the written Nursing Care Plan, acts as the patient advocate, and is responsible for the direction and supervision of any personnel assigned to RN. The RN is responsible to the Unit Nurse Manager or House Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice.

Desired: BSN

Experience:

Required: None.

Desired: Previous Clinical Experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations: Current RN license in the State of Oregon; ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certification required. Certifications specific to areas of clinical specialty may be preferred.

Equipment/Tools/Work Aids: Infusion pumps, and other medical equipment, computer terminal printer, photocopier, and patient charts.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being.