RN - Maternity Services *$6,000 Hiring Bonus*

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Hood River
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description Providence is calling a RN - Maternity Services (0.75 FTE, Nights) to Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, OR. $6,000 Hiring Bonus Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text message with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Maternity Services that will be accountable for direct and indirect quality of care for patients according to the individualized needs of the patient, following the nursing process and in accordance with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act. Accepts professional development as an integral part of nursing practice In this position you will have the following responsibilities:

• Utilize the nursing process, assesses patient status, intervenes appropriately, and evaluates patient response
• Establish a formal written plan of care for referred patients, documents specific nursing orders, and develops goals specifying expected outcomes of intervention
• Assess health knowledge, learning abilities and educational needs of the wound care and ostomy patients and families and develops appropriate plans for teaching
• Utilize all available resources and consults as necessary with members of the health care team in planning and developing individualized teaching and discharge plans
• Timely completion of all necessary documentation
• Function as a knowledgeable resource person to the nursing staff in areas of expertise, related to ostomy care, prevention and treatment of wounds of all types, and management of the incontinent patient
• Identify staff learning needs, provides the necessary staff education
• Participate as preceptor in the orientation of new staff and/or students as assigned by supervisor
• Serve as a resource person to clinics, physician's offices, and businesses in the areas of expertise
• Assure that the specialty service and clinic operate within financial constraints and productivity standards
• Work closely with Materials Management, the Wound Care SIG and outside vendors as needed to coordinate availability of needed wound care products, and to improve quality of service to patients
• Participate in product evaluations of new equipment and supplies related to areas of expertise
• Review literature, methodology, outcomes, and implications of nursing research, and disseminates this information to clinical and medical staff
• Assist with the development of nursing standards related to wound/ostomy care, including policies addressing clinic operation
• Actively participate in quality management programs
• Demonstrate advancement of professional nursing practice through both internal and external continuing education opportunities, membership in professional organizations, participation on hospital committees
• Continued professional development Required qualifications for this position includes:
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
  • Coursework/Training: Completion of an accredited course in Wound, Ostomy and Continence
  • Current registered nurse license in the State of Oregon
  • Certification as a WOCN within one year of hire
  • Valid CPR card
  • Five (5) years of Nursing experience Preferred qualifications for this position include:
    • Bachelor's Degree About Providence in Oregon As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work environments and unparalleled career opportunities. The Providence Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring behaviors such as acknowledging and welcoming each visitor, introducing ourselves and Providence, addressing people by name, providing the duration of estimated wait times and updating frequently if timelines change, explaining situations in a way that puts patients at ease, carefully listening to their concerns, and always thanking people for trusting Providence for their healthcare needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple, "Providence will provide the best care and service to every person, every time." Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Requsition ID: P348442 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing Job Function: Nursing Schedule: Part time Shift: Night Career Track: Nursing Department: 5006 PHRH OB ACUTE Address: OR Hood River 811 13th Ave Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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