Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Adventist Health NW
Portland, OR
nights
Sign-On Bonus

RN (TIP) Emergency Dept - FT Night Shift

Adventist Health Portland, part of both the Adventist Health and Oregon Health and Science University health systems features of a 302-bed medical center, 34 medical clinics, and home care and hospice services in the Portland metro area. Our full-service acute care medical center provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency and diagnostic services to communities on the city's east side. Key services include cardiovascular care, emergency services, orthopedics, radiation oncology, surgery, imaging, rehabilitation, and labor and delivery. Adventist Health Portland's mission executed by more than 550 physicians, 1,900 employees and 250 volunteers serving a local community known for its outdoor activities, independent creatives and exquisite culinary opportunities. About AHPL's ED: The ED at Adventist Health Portland is a busy community-based department that sees a high volume of critical care. This 32 Bed ED treats over 40% of the cardiac arrest in the Portland Metro Area. Geographically, it is situated to serve Eastern Portland, Gresham, Northwest Clackamas County, and the rural communities beyond the metro area. Because of AHPL's partnership with OHSU several research projects and community initiatives are being conducted. Currently, AHPL is the second highest enroller of participants in the ICECAP study that is looking at target temperature management in post cardiac arrest patients. We are also a participant in the Reason 3 study that is looking at correspondence between ECG and Bedside Ultrasound in the treatment of cardiac arrest. AHPL is also a pioneer in the treatment of substance use disorder and has partnered with Fora Health for the continuation of care for this population. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * 9 Months registered nurse experience or completion of the Adventist Health RN residency program: Required * 1-year Acute care facility experience: Preferred * Previous experience working as an RN in an Emergency dept preferred. * BSN preferred. Licenses/Certifications: * Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required * Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification through the AHA: Required * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required Essential Functions: * Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation. * Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. * Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. * Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.