Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus

Department: SH Medical Telemetry Unit

Position Type: Full Time

Start Time: 7:00

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

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Your Role With Us:

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL SALEM HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS: 1. Reflect Salem Health’s values: • Excellence—Committed to the highest quality in all that we do • Caring—Sensitive, kind, and compassionate in all of our interactions • Integrity—Honest and ethical in all we say and do • Accountability—Personally responsible for our work and for the results • Teamwork—Individuals and groups collaborating to benefit those we serve 2. Demonstrate completion of Salem Health mandatory education, including confidentiality, safety, fire, and disaster procedures, as well as completion of any job- or departmentspecific license, certification, registration, or training. 3. Demonstrate professionalism in working with patients, families, visitors and other team members including adherence to the Salem Health and department-specific personal appearance guidelines. 4. Maintain current knowledge of and follows Salem Health policies and procedures. 5. Maintain a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, and team members. 6. Maintain regular and predictable attendance, and makes self available in the event of a disaster. 7. Model behaviors in Salem Health’s “Five Star Guide to Service Excellence”. 8. Demonstrate good stewardship of organizational resources, including time and materials. 9. Work in a team environment, interacting positively and effectively communicating with team members, patients, and other partners from diverse backgrounds. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS # Function Approx % of Time Check if Essential 1. ASSESSMENT A. Performs an accurate, ongoing, pertinent assessment for each assigned patient that are age appropriate. Reports/consults pertinent data to other health team members and implements appropriate action. B. Assesses historical data pertinent to medical, social, cultural and educational factors and prior rehabilitation efforts. All areas of the evaluation are addressed. C. Assesses patient/family education needs and learning readiness level, and uses appropriate language and terminology. Repeats instructions often if needed. 15 2. INTERVENTION A. Demonstrates competency in delivery of care based on the patient care plan. Performs nursing skills following Salem Health-West Valley Hospital policies and procedures utilizing appropriate resources. Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific behaviors when caring for patients. Such as: a. Involves family or designated caregiver with care b. Encourage self-care c. Assists patient to plan for anticipated body changes d. Assists, when appropriate, reminiscing about events B. Prioritizes care based on patient’s current needs. Proactive in preventing adverse outcomes. Demonstrates follow-through in the completion of patient care. C. Intervenes appropriately in emergency situations. 15 3. PLAN A. Initiates and/or reviews appropriate plan of care with patient/family to address holistic age-specific needs and reflect the patient’s changing condition. B. Develops a plan of treatment based on the patient’s rehabilitation potential, rehabilitation barriers, objective findings, cultural, social, medical and developmental backgrounds. C. Plans for the transfer/discharge of the patient to the next appropriate level of care in the continuum and is proactive in working with other members of the health care team and/or family as appropriate. 10 4. DOCUMENTATION A. Consistently documents the assessment, planning, interventions and patient responses in a way that accurately reflects the patient’s care and progress. (Admission Assessment, medication management, pain assessment and management, vaccination status, core measures, patient education, plan of care initiation and updates, discharge documentation, etc.) B. Initiates and documents teaching for patient/family, involving other healthcare team members as appropriate. Teaching content and methods based on learning needs, adjusted to appropriate level. 10 5. COMMUNICATION A. Consistently utilizes good communication skills: B. Communicates accurate and complete information in a clear and concise manner (SBAR) C. Anticipates needs and shares information with other team members. D. Provides status updates and verifies information received. 10 6. LEADERSHIP A. Seeks and utilizes evidence based practice 15 B. Actively engaged in continuous professional development C. Maintains good working knowledge of unit based performance and outcomes D. Participates in shared decision making E. Acknowledges and celebrates co-worker’s efforts and achievements F. Assumes the charge nurse role in an effective manner (when assigned): a. Appropriate assignment making, accounting for severity of patient conditions and for staffing mix. b. Supervises and directs care given by others. Assures care delivery is consistent with Standards of Practice. c. Adjusts workload with admissions, procedures, etc. d. Is a resource for staff on duty for collaboration and coordination during the shift. e. Utilizes appropriate problem-solving as issues occur throughout the shift (staff, patient/family concerns, physicians, etc.) f. Notifies appropriate team members of potential problems g. Completes administrative tasks such as: unit based activities and outcomes and performance improvement activities, newsletter, surveys or joining various committees 7. SAFETY A. Assists in maintaining a safe unit environment for patients, staff, and self, i.e. replacing SHARP’s containers, following infection control policies, taking broken equipment out of service, using proper lifting and transfer techniques, keeping the hallways free of clutter/spills, etc. B. Uses patient restraints appropriately, safely, and documents same (if applicable). 15 8. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT A. Demonstrates ability and willingness to assist management staff in full utilization of their skills. Flexibility, cooperative effort, and time management are demonstrated on a continual basis through a willingness to be cross-trained to other areas of service. B. Maintains adequate supplies and reordering as necessary to ensure smooth operations. C. Accepts a floating shift when needed to maintain unit productivity. 10 DEPARTMENT/AREA SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS: Refer to department specific functions and expectations. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS: 1. Provides clinical oversight for (if applicable): Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs), Clinical Tech, & other Non-licensed staff, Unit Clerks, Health Professional Students.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

QUALIFICATIONS: Type Core Job Qualifications PositionSpecific Qualifications Education Experienced RNs (Internal/External): • BSN or non-nursing Bachelor’s Degree with MSN for all external applicants for Salem Hospital, preferred for West Valley Hospital. • ADN graduate. Experienced ADN’s with less than 5 years of acute care experience required to sign agreement to complete BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire. • Graduate of a Diploma RN Program and at least 5 years of acute care RN experience. • Note: For employees who were hired as an ADN prior to October 2011, there is no requirement to obtain BSN. New Grad RNs: • BSN or MSN. • ADN new graduate required to sign agreement to complete BSN or MSN within three (3) years of hire. Experience • Minimum of one (1) year of RN Staff Nurse experience required, acute care RN Staff Nurse experience preferred. • For candidates with less than one (1) year, see New Grad requirements. Licenses/ Certification/ Registration • Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon. • BLS issued by the American Heart Association required. • ACLS is required for ICU & CVCU within 90- days of hire. Special knowledge, skills, & abilities • Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical skills. • Ability to work effectively under pressure and to use professional judgment in emergency situations. • Must have basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills. • Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment. • Ability to serve as team leader. • Ability to communicate clearly and constructively-written and verbal. (Legible handwriting, accurate spelling, clear enunciation, well modulated voice) • Must have organizational and delegation skills. • Ability to work alongside or in conjunction with Interpretive Services. Core demonstrated strengths that support our values: 1. Service: A drive to be of service to others 2. Ethics: A clear understanding of right & wrong that guides actions 3. Responsibility: A need to assume personal accountability for work 4. Problem-solving: An ability to think things through with incomplete data 5. Empathy: Understanding the point of view and feelings of others 6. Team: Engages in mutually supportive relationships Additional job-specific demonstrated strengths: 1. Desire: A need to claim significance through independence, excellence, risk and recognition. 2. Competence: A need for expertise or mastery. 3. Stamina: Capacity for physical endurance. 4. Gestalt: A need to see order and accuracy. 5. Performance Orientation: A need to be objective and to measure performance. 6. Multi-relator: An ability to build an extensive network of acquaintances. 7. Developer: A need to invest in others and to derive satisfaction from doing so. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Working Conditions: (includes exposure to weather, heat, cold, chemicals, etc, unusual shifts, etc.) Physical Requirements: Endurance Intermittent (less than 1 hour/shift) Occasional (1- 3 hours/shift) Frequent (3-6 hours/shift) Constant (6 hours/shift) Never or Not Applicable Sitting X Standing X Moving about work area X Lift & Carry 1-10 pounds X 11-20 pounds X 21-50 pounds X Push/Pull (force) 1-10 pounds X 11-20 pounds X 21-50 pounds X Other Movements Bend/Crouch X Twist X Kneel/Crawl Walk-level surface X Climb stairs/ladder Reach above shoulder X Use of arms/wrist X Manual dexterity (grasping/squeezing) X Keyboard operation X Motor vehicle operation X Operate foot control X Speech, Hearing & Vision Required? (Yes/No) For what activity? Correctable vision Yes Adequate visual to read nursing procedures safely. Font size 8-10. Distinguish colors Yes Patient safety Distinguish shades Yes Patient safety Clear, audible speaking voice Yes Interaction with patients, visitors, and staff Ability to hear: normal speech Yes Adequate hearing to perform nursing procedures safely. Ability to hear: other Yes Alarms, patients Language ability Language: English (read, write, and speak) At what level? Proficient OSHA Blood/Body Fluid Exposure Category (mark one) 1: High risk probability of exposure X 2: Possible risk of exposure 3: No risk of exposure Comments/Other: • Demonstrates proficiency in safe patient handling use of equipment. • Ability to safely pull, turn & lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unaided & more than 100 lbs. with

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