Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Coos Bay, Oregon
Bay Area Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

Location: Coos Bay, Oregon
Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description

• Provide nursing care within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Apply the nursing process to patient care.
• Teach patients and significant others.
• Document patient care in the medical record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate overall patient care.
• Respond effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations.
• Use computer systems for documentation and communication.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Effective English communication (reading, writing, speaking).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing patient and unit needs.
• Effective teaching skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and basic computer use.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Oregon.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained by the last day of the month after a 6-month grace period.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience.
• 2-3 years experience in Critical Care.
• Recent acute care hospital experience preferred (within past 5 years).
• Acute care hospital experience in the past 2 years or intermediate/progressive care experience preferred.

Benefits and Perks

• Health and Wellness Clinic with Nurse Practitioner available for employees and their families.
• On-site gym.
• Employee engagement activities.
• Child care benefits.
• Generous PTO.
• Tuition assistance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 4% match.
• Employee Assistance Programs.

Additional Information

• Scenic commute options from nearby towns with approximately 30-minute drive times.
• This is a union position with pay rates based on years of experience.

Contract Length

• Not specified (Permanent position).

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required.