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The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:

Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

*Sign-on & Relocation of up to $20,000 available to full-time experienced candidates (2yrs min. experience)*

FT/PT/On-Call - Multiple Positions Available

Day & Night Shift

Wages Based On Experience

At Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, OR, it is our mission to improve the health of our community every day. Our doctors, nurses, skilled technicians, and support staff that make up the hospital team are all committed to carrying out this vital mission.

Bay Area Hospital is a 176-bed, acute care, Level III trauma center, Joint Commission accredited regional hospital located on the beautiful southern Oregon coast. Coos Bay offers an extraordinary quality of life, attracting many future residents and businesses to the area offering an abundance of outdoor recreational activities, a world-class golf resort, educational opportunities and state-of-the-art medical facilities. With the ocean just a few miles away, the bay, and abundant coastal rivers and forests, you can enjoy great fishing and other great water activities.

Come join our team as a full time Registered Nurse on the Oregon coast! We offer an excellent benefits package and competitive wages along with a great work-life balance.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
• Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
• Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
• Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• SAFE class or organization approved workplace violence training or obtain within 6 months of hire which must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 6 month grace period




• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or obtain within 6 months of hire




• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nurses’ Association Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course card or obtain within 1 year of hire




• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) card for initial certification or obtain within 1 year of hire 




• National certification in emergency nursing (CEN or equivalent) preferred




• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon




• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) or must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 60-day grace period

EXPERIENCE

• Recent emergency nurse experience




• Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: ONA

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements
• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• Requires frequent use of personal computer
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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