RN Charge Nurse - Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital

Description

Job Description

Make a Difference Where Recovery Happens

Be part of something extraordinary as we expand into our brand-new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital. We're seeking a dedicated Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to help shape the future of rehabilitative care in our region.

This exciting expansion positions PeaceHealth Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital as a regional center of excellence, delivering specialized, life-changing care to patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and a broad range of orthopedic and cardiac conditions. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact while working alongside a skilled, collaborative team in an advanced clinical environment, we'd love to hear from you.

More About This Opportunity

Join our team in a Part-Time (0.6 FTE), DAY Shift CHARGE RN role and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients on their recovery journey. Enjoy a consistent schedule with 12-hour day shifts, allowing for greater flexibility and work-life balance.

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive pay range of $50.78 - $79.78 per hour
• Additional Designated Charge RN pay of $6.00/hour
• The opportunity to work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital
• Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to restoring independence and improving lives through specialized rehabilitative care
  
  

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

What you bring!

Education: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing Required (BSN required within 36 MONTHS OF HIRE)

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years RN experience in acute care required (3 years preferred)
  
  

Credentials

• Required: State of Oregon nursing license
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
  
  

Essential Functions

• Coordinate patient care by shift and department.
• Supervision and assessment of clinical practice. Direct and delegate to other team members.
• Coach for performance to achieve individual and organizational goals; including orientation, competencies and evaluations.
• Develop the departmental team and collaborative relationships to achieve expected outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical and resource expert for the department.
• Articulate shift/team operational issues to management as appropriate.
• Appropriate stewardship of resources.
• Adapts decision-making style to the situation and level of authority for achieving an optimal outcome including using collaborative decision making and effective communication skills.
• Identify and apply opportunities for clinical practice improvement and support them with staff.
• Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills (Required)
• Facilitation skills (Preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
• Consistently demonstrates Service Excellence behaviors with patients, families and colleagues (Required)
• Able to support and interpret medical center’s philosophy, policies and procedures (Required)
• Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and unit needs in decision making (Required)
• Demonstrated interest in staff development (Required)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills (Required)
• Strong organizational skills (Required)
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)
  
  

Department / Location Specific Notes

Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend:

• BSN required within 36 months from the start date of the Charge Nurse role.
• Nurses may be able to work in another nursing unit if they have completed the necessary CareConnect training, unit-specific competencies, and have been deemed competent by a leader of the unit they are floating to (including, but not limited to the unit manager, assistant nurse manager, or clinical nurse educator).
• Emergency: ACLS upon hire and NIHSS within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• Short Stay Unit: 3 years RN experience required in an acute care hospital setting
  
  

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
  
  

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
  
  

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
  
  

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.

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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.