Good Shepherd Healthcare System
Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Wage Range: $46.78 - $79.58
Night Shift - Full-time, 36 hrs/ week
Schedule: Sun, Mon, Wed/ Wed, Thurs., Fri 7:00pm-7:30am
Holiday B
Med/Surg Department
Definition of Position:
The Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse provides direct and individualized nursing care to adult patients before and after surgical procedures. This role involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Responsible for initiating the computerized Plan of Care on admission. Perform general nursing duties in all departments under appropriate supervision.
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Preferred: BSN, MSN
Licenses/ certifications/ registrations
Required: Evidence of continuing education is appropriate for skill level and area of practice. Current RN license in the State of Oregon; BLS, ACLS and PALS
Preferred: Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
Experience-
Required: None.
Preferred: Previous Medical-Surgical nursing
Physical Requirements:
The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.