EDUCATION:
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Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon.
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Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited Nursing Program or in progress; Associate Degree with an advanced degree in a related healthcare field is accepted (i.e. Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Health etc.).
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Current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP).
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Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of appointment. The TNCC requirement can be completed within one year of appointment.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
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Minimum of three (3) years full-time post-licensure clinical nursing experience in an acute setting
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Prior experience at the unit based charge nurse level is preferred.
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Broad knowledge of hospital operations and emergency procedures.
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Board certification in a hospital based clinical nursing specialty or in nursing administration preferred.
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Experience working with a nursing union desired.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
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Knowledge of age specific patient care requirements and expert knowledge of the Nursing process.
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Demonstrated leadership, organizational and problem solving skills.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships that promote collaboration, trust, positive conflict resolution and staff development.
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Computer proficiency for the EMR and Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel and Power Point.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
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Serves as a clinical and administrative resource to hospital staff, departments and physicians throughout the system on their shift.
B. CLINICAL FUNCTIONS
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Maintains personal clinical competence and utilizes established patient care standards when consulting with staff on clinical issues.
C. TEAM BUILDING AND COMMUNICATION
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Fosters a team approach hospital-wide, focusing on optimal patient outcomes, service and satisfaction as the overall goal.
D. STAFF DEVELOPMENT
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Provides direction, support and real time feedback for staff and employees who are in the orientation and their preceptor; Monitors the orientation and preceptor program plans for staff practicing on his/her assigned shift.
E. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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Manages time, resources and staff efficiently to maximize productivity and avoid unnecessary cost.
F. EDUCATION AND SELF DEVELOPMENT
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Serves as a role model for lifelong learning, participating and promoting educational programs and assuring staff meet their mandatory educational requirements.
The above statements are intended to describe the key aspects of the work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all requirements relative to the position. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. CVH reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
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.