Clinical Nurse - Medical Services

Location: West Valley Hospital, 525 SE Washington Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338
Department: Medical Services
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, three 12-hour shifts, variable scheduled days

Your role with us

At West Valley Hospital, a designated critical access facility, we serve our community with a deep sense of purpose and pride. Our 25-bed department supports both inpatient and outpatient services, offering care to acute patients for up to 96 hours and providing overnight observation and skilled nursing for outpatient needs. As a member of our close-knit, collaborative care team, you’ll be part of a group of professionals who are deeply committed to delivering exceptional care in a supportive, team-focused environment. Our staff actively lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring we consistently provide the highest standards of care. In this role, you’ll work both independently and collaboratively, balancing clinical expertise with compassionate care. You’ll be encouraged to think creatively, stay current with best practices, and share insights with your colleagues to continuously elevate patient outcomes. You’ll apply the full scope of the nursing process to meet the diverse needs of patients across acute, critical, medical, surgical, and rehabilitative settings. Your ability to prioritize, maintain professionalism, and adapt in a fast-paced environment will be key to your success and to the success of our patients.

What you'll do

• Performs accurate, ongoing, and age-appropriate assessments for each assigned patient.
• Reports and consults pertinent data with the healthcare team and takes appropriate action.
• Demonstrates competency in delivering care based on the individualized patient care plan.
• Follows Salem Health–West Valley Hospital policies and procedures for all nursing skills.
• Initiates and/or reviews care plans with patients and families to address holistic, age-specific needs.
• Adjusts care plans to reflect changes in the patient’s condition.
• Consistently documents assessments, plans, interventions, and patient responses accurately.
• Anticipates patient and team needs, sharing relevant information proactively.
• Helps maintain a safe unit environment by following infection control policies, replacing sharps containers, removing broken equipment, and using proper lifting and transfer techniques.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BSN) or Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing, or non-nursing bachelor's degree with a Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Candidates with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) and graduates of a diploma RN program are also encouraged to apply; ADN applicants with less than five years of acute care experience will be required to sign an agreement committing to complete their BSN or MSN degree within three years of hire.
• Unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• One year of nursing experience.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.