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

RN - Neurology

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Neurology for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $47.40 - $74.48. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting. * Hiring Bonus & Relocation Assistance may be available! * CultureHQ.com - A Better Workplace Community Springfield is located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley, also known as Oregon wine country. Two rivers run through the community, the Willamette River, and McKenzie River. Bike, walk or run the Middle Fork Path along the Willamette River, or spend the day fishing on the McKenzie River. Springfield has a flourishing downtown and fast becoming a must visit for its culinary experience! Immersed in art, take the outdoor mural tour, or stay inside at the Emerald Art Center. We have one of the most desirable locations in the Pacific Northwest to live, work, and play. PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a state-of-the-art regional medical center. On the leading edge of evidence-based hospital design, and creating a patient-centered, healing environment with a strong focus on quality clinical outcomes and patient safety. 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. Details of the Position: * 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. * Nursing care of ischemic, TIAs, and non-traumatic hemorrhagic strokes. * Performance of NIHSS, nursing bedside swallow screen. * Perform stroke patient education utilizing health literacy education principles. * Familiar with stroke guideline driven stroke discharge medications. What You Bring: * Completion of accredited School of Nursing Required * Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing * Minimum one year Required: in an acute care facility or successful completion of a training course/orientation and standard competencies within six months of hire * Preferred: Acute care and/or neurology experience * Required: Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon * Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support * Required: NIHSS within six months of hire or transfer date For a full description or questions about the position, contact Melissa, [email protected] 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.