Education and Experience-

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required, an associate's degree in nursing (A.D.N.).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (B.S.N.) preferred.

Experience:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, principles, and practices to provide direct patient care appropriate to population of specialty. Ability to apply nursing theory and principles and carry out the nursing process. Needs to have communication and interpersonal skills in relating to public and peers.

License/ Certification:

• Current unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse licensure required at date of hire.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required at date of hire. 
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required at time of hire.

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.

Other Skills:

• Strong problem solving, decision making and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in use of computer including MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage complex situations and diverse personnel.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

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.