Education and Experience-

Education:

•              Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited Nursing Program or in progress; Associate Degree with an advanced degree in a related healthcare field is accepted (i.e. Business Administration, Health Care Administration.).

Experience:

•              Minimum of three (3) years full-time post-licensure clinical nursing experience in an acute setting

•              Prior experience at the unit based charge nurse level is preferred.

•              Broad knowledge of hospital operations and emergency procedures.

•              Board certification in a hospital based clinical nursing specialty or in nursing administration preferred.

•              Experience working with a nursing union desired.

•              Knowledge of age specific patient care requirements and expert knowledge of the Nursing process.

•              Demonstrated leadership, organizational and problem solving skills.

•              Excellent oral and written communication skills.

•              Demonstrated interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships that promote collaboration, trust, positive conflict resolution and staff development.

•              Computer proficiency for the EMR and Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel and Power Point.

License/ Certification:

•              Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon required at date of hire.

•              Current BLS HCP (Basic Life Support Health Care Provider) required at date of hire.

•              Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required at time of hire.

•              Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within six (6) months of appointment.

•              Current TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum) required within six (6) months of appointment.

Duties and Responsibilities-

Essential Duties:

•              Observe patients. Monitor vital signs using computerized equipment and physical assessments.

•              Record patients' medical information, vital signs, and progress.

•              Discuss cases with doctors and other medical staff.

•              Advise and consult with staff about ways to prevent infection.

•              Manage care plans for patients.

•              Give patients treatments and medications.

•              Maintain stock of supplies.

•              Coordinate care with ancillary staff such as Lab, Physical Therapy, Medical Imaging, Respiratory Therapy, etc.

•              Prepare patients and assist with exams.

•              Provide patient education about their health condition, treatment and after care.

•              Collaborate with discharge planning as necessary.

•              Arrange for in home health care, equipment for example hospital bed, walkers, oxygen; coordinate with the medical equipment agencies and businesses.

•              Completes all required online and in-person yearly education.

•              Completes required education outlined by the Oregon Board of Education.

•              Participates in thorough and timely documentation and reporting prior to end of shift.

•              Other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the key aspects of the work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all requirements relative to the position.  Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  CVH reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

Coquille Valley Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coquille Valley Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Coquille Valley Hospital expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Coquille Valley Hospital’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.