Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend
Springfield, OR

RN - Labor & Delivery

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN for our Labor & Delivery Unit! * Full Time, 0.9 FTE * Night shift position (12 hour shifts) * The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $47.40 - $74.48. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Hiring Bonus and relocation for eligible candidates! Find out more about us here: CultureHQ.com - A Better Workplace Community WHAT WE OFFER: * Generous Relocation Assistance * Great shift differentials & Meal Break Nurses * Medical and Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Paid Time Off * Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Program! * PTO with no waiting period * Professional practice support * Collaborative team environment This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting. Job Summary Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team. 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 * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred * Additional preferred education: acute care perinatal nursing. Experience * Three years RN experience required: Labor & Deliver or postpartum (LDRP) acute care nursing experience within the last 10 years. Labor & Delivery or postpartum acute care CNA experience, 30 CEUs in perinatal nursing within the last year, 200 hours perinatal clinical experience within the last two years and/or a formal perinatal training program within the last two years may substitute for some of all of this requirement OR successful completion of an approved training course/orientation and standard competencies within six months of hire. * Preferred: Bilingual Spanish Credentials * Required: State of Oregon nursing license * Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support * Required: ACLS and NRP at date of hire. * Required: AHWONN intermediate Fetal Monitoring within six months of hire, renew every three years. Skills * Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs. (Required) * See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials. (Required) * Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required) * Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required) * Basic computer skills. (Required) 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. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility. 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. PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.