Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Saint Charles Bend Medical Center
Bend, OR

RN Fellow Progressive Care Unit (Full-Time, Nights)

Fellow Program starts June 10, 2024 During the year-long Progressive Care Unit RN Fellowship program, the RN will work nights, 12-hour shifts with no call obligation. This role is a .9 FTE (36 hours/week) with the possibility of additional hours for education and training sessions. Upon successful completion of the program, the RN Fellow will graduate to a positioned, staff RN role within the department and work 12-hour shifts on night shift (1900-0730) with no call obligation. The positioned RN role will be a .9 FTE (36 hours/week). ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: RN Fellow-Bend REPORTS TO POSITION: Director/Department Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager DEPARTMENT: Varies DATE LAST REVIEWED: May 2, 2022 OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The following acute care departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge in Emergency Department, Family Birthing Center, Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, Operating Room and Progressive Care Units. POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN Fellow in this role will be expected to have the knowledge, skills, and ability to work independently after the didactic/precepted phase of the fellowship. Additional orientation to advance competencies may be required. The RN Fellow provides quality patient and family centered care under the direction and supervision of a certified preceptor in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. The RN Fellow with their preceptor will provide specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift during the precepted phase, as required under the scope of the RN licensure. This nursing position will provide and oversee the provision of specific care to assigned patients throughout the shift, consistent with the scope of RN licensure ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health system policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon. Successful completion of all components of the St Charles Health System Fellowship. Assesses the patient's condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgement: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient's/family's physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient's progress. Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St Charles Health Systems policies and procedures for medication administration. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory agencies. Demonstrate awareness of and supports St Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activates. Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self. Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guest. Begins to identify work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solutions with scope of practice, as appropriate. Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects. Supports Value Improvement Practices principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, function with the goal of being a champion of change. Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver. Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience. Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient's care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guest. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. EDUCATION Required: As required by RN licensure. Successful completion of St. Charles Health System fellowship within 12 months. Preferred: BSN LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Required: Current Oregon RN license. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Preferred: Department specific certification (i.e. CCRN, PCCN, CEN, RNC, IBCLC) BEND - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: Additional Requirements: ACLS PALS Basic ECG Course TNCC or ATLS required within first 9 months of hire AVADE Training within 6 months of hire BEND - FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER: Additional Requirements: NRP Basic Fetal Monitoring Course Intermediate or Advance Fetal Heart Monitoring required within 2 years of hire STABLE is required within 6 months of hire date BEND - PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT FELLOW: Additional Requirements: ACLS Basic ECG Course TNCC certification within 12 months of hire. Will then be required to maintain a minimum of 16 hours of trauma education every 4 years or continue TNCC certification. AVADE Training within 12 months of hire BEND - INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT FELLOW: Additional Requirements: ACLS Basic ECG Course 12 Lead ECG course within 6 months of hire BEND - INTENSIVE CARE UNIT FELLOW: Additional Requirements: ACLS Basic ECG Course 12 Lead ECG course within 6 months of hire TNCC certification within 12 months of hire. Will then be required to maintain a minimum of 16 hours of trauma education every 4 years or continue TNCC certification. AVADE Training within 6 months of hire BEND - OPERATING ROOM: Preferred Qualification: ACLS EXPERIENCE BEND- EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: Required: 1 year of acute care RN experience. Job Shadow in ED within the last 12 months - can be replaced with recent float or sitter experience in the ED Preferred: 3 years of acute care RN experience. Prior experience in emergency room setting (as ED tech or other caregiver) BEND- FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER: Required: 1 year of acute care RN experience. Fully trained and proficient in LDRP within 1 year of hire. Preferred: Recent RN postpartum experience and/or LDRP Senior Capstone. BEND - PROGRESSIVE CARE & INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT FELLOW: Required: 1 year of acute care RN experience. Preferred: 2 years of acute care RN experience. BEND - INTENSIVE CARE UNIT FELLOW: Required: 2 years of acute care RN experience. Preferred: 1 year of Progressive Care, Step Down, or IMCU RN experience. BEND- OPERATING ROOM: Required: 1 year acute care RN experience. Preferred: 3 years acute care RN experience. 1 year of perioperative, procedural care, or perianesthesia RN experience. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: General: Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Strong teamwork and collaborative skills. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP Schedule Weekly Hours: 36 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: REGISTERED NURSE FELLOW Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable; includes every other weekend and holidays Shift Start & End Time: 1900-0730