RN - Emergency Department

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN for our Emergency Department at Cottage Grove.

Per Diem, Night shift position (12 hour shifts).

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.89 – $76.33.

Essential Functions

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing (Required).

Experience

• 1 year RN experience preferred.
• Experienced EDRN skillset preferred.

Credentials

• State of Oregon nursing license (Required).
• Basic Life Support (Required upon hire).
• ACLS, PALS, NIHSS (Required within 6 months).
• TNCC (Required within 12 months).

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of 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).
• Ability to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required).
• Basic computer skills (Required).

Department / Location Specific Notes

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) required within 12 months.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.

Working Conditions

• Lifting: patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: frequently up to 45 lbs. force (e.g., medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100‑125 lbs. of force (National Association 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.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are a 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

EEO: PeaceHealth is an affirmative action employer for Veterans and people with disabilities in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.