| Nurse - ICU PCU - 3 day 12 hr Shift, Days! |
Job Id: W82167 |
Posted On: 1/9/2010 |
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Location: Portland, OR;
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $25.00 to $36.00/hr , $52000.00 to $75000.00/year
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
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Description
You can have it all. Surrounded by breathtaking beauty - close to the pacific ocean and blessed with tall trees, snow-capped mountains, lush green fields, gently flowing rivers, clean water, moderate climate and bountiful flower gardens.
We are a hospital-based, not-for-profit, independent, commmunity-governed healthcare system serving the city of Portland, Oregon. Since 1918 we have been building a reputation for providing quality, personal and convenient care for residents. Today we provide a complete array of outpatient, specialty, health education and other services.
We are a major employer in the community, with a workforce of more than 2000. Perhaps more importantly, its prominence as a leading employer is reflected in its third-consecutive-year standing as the highest-ranked hospital employer in the Portland area.
Our facility provides comprehensive health services to our community and surrounding areas. We are a part of a teaching and referral hospital that today provides a variety of exceptional clinical programs and services, including multi-organ transplantation, cardiology, oncology and physical rehabilitation services, maternity, neonatology and emergency/trauma care.
We are looking for an experienced RN ICU/PCU. This is a fulltime 3 day 12 hour Shift, (7am to 7p). Must have ICU experience required; open heart recovery experience preferred.
You will ensures the delivery of quality nursing care for critically ill patients in accordance with age-related and individual needs, physicians orders, hospital policy, standards of care and nursing practice. Responsible for assessing the needs of patients, planning nursing care to meet those needs, and ensuring that the plan of care is carried out and documented according to the principles defined in the nursing process. Participates in the development of critical care unit goals.
a)Current licensure as registered nurse by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
b) Certification: ACLS required, PALS preferred, CCRN preferred
c) One year Critical Care experience or completion of Critical Care Course. 12 lead EKG interpretation required.
d) Demonstrates skill in the nursing care of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
e) Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, Critical Care drips, EKG interpretation, vent management, and IV start skills. Intra-aortic balloon pump preferred.
f) Demonstrates a knowledge of critical assessment skills.
g) Utilizes a problem solving process to make decisions related to patient care and unit activity.
h) Uses effective written and verbal communication skills.
i) Practices effective interpersonal skills. j) Functions well as part of a team.
We offer a great place to work, excellent benefits, Sign-on bonus/relocation assistance.
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