Registered Nurse ARRMC (General Medicine)

Additional Position Details: Union position | FTE: 0.000001 | On Call | Variable Hours/Variable Days

External candidates may be eligible for a Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance!

Questions? Contact Maggie Masuko, Nurse Recruiter, for more information at maggie.masuko@asante.org

Position Summary

Our 36 bed General Medicine Unit cares for patients with a variety of diagnosis. Nicknamed the "detective" unit, as any undiagnosed medical conditions come to this unit with the medical team working together to help solve the mystery and treat the patient with the most appropriate care. Nurse to patient ratios for the General Medicine Unit are generally 5:1 for day and night shift. Telemetry patients are common along with a large population of renal and isolation patients.

As a General Medicine RN at Asante, you will have the opportunity to:

• Enhance your knowledge with regards to a variety of diagnoses with a possible cardiac component
• Increase your knowledge on how to care for the renal failure patient
• Learn how to use a cycler for a patient in need of Peritoneal Dialysis
• Implement and evaluate plan of care with the goal of optimizing patient outcomes
• Participate in education and Performance Improvement activities to provide a quality service and keep up with industry changes

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

• Current acute care RN experience (minimum 1 year of experience) preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• RN: Registered Nurse licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) required upon start
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start

Preferred Certifications

• CMSRN: Certified Medical Surgical RN
• CHPN: Certified Hospice & Palliative RN
• HNC: Holistic Nursing Certified
• MSN RN-BC: Medical Surgical Nurse RN Board Certified
• CNN: Certified Nephrology Nurse

What We Offer for Full-time and Part-time Positions

• Progressive nursing pay - including earning more with a preferred unit-designated specialty certification and/or your BSN!
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, wellness; retirement plan with up to a 6% employer contribution; and a generous paid time off policy that increases with years of service
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per diem/On-call)

• Progressive nursing pay - including earning more with a preferred unit-designated specialty certification and/or your BSN!
• An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
• Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution
• Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.

More About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors, and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.