What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse - Mother Baby position at Salem Health?
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH Mother Baby Unit
Position Type: Unscheduled, per diem
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading 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.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role with Us:
You will be an integral part of a dynamic team which provides a family-centered maternity experience where each patient's choices are respected and valued. As a member of this team you'll be surrounded by many friendly faces! We have between 265 and 280 births per month with a 27 percent average C-section rate (this includes primary and repeat C-sections). We average about six TOLACs (trial of labor after cesarean) per month.
Salem Health Women & Children’s Services Division includes:
- 10 bed Pediatric Unit which provides inpatient and outpatient services
- 26 bed Mother Baby Unit
- 18 bed Labor & Delivery Unit (12 labor and 6 antepartum beds) with 2 operating rooms
- 27 bed level IIIA Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Program Awards:
- Achieved five year Baby-Friendly Hospital Designation
- Awarded “best place in the Mid-Valley to have a baby” for six years running
- Magnet Designated Hospital
To find out more information on what it’s like at our Family Birthing Center, watch this short video by clicking here!
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Family Support Programs (Discounted childcare, new parent resources, discounted Pet Insurance).
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access.
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.
Background/Expertise:
- Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) - Graduate of a Diploma RN Program and at least 5 years of acute care RN experience ADN, BSN, non-nursing bachelor’s degree with MSN, or MSN; preferred for West Valley Hospital. ADN graduate with less than 5 years of acute care experience required to sign agreement to complete BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire. Note: Employees hired as an ADN prior to October 2011 are not required to obtain BSN or MSN.
- Current and unrestricted Oregon license.
- Minimum of one (1) year of RN Staff Nurse experience required, acute care RN Staff Nurse experience preferred.
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.
- Neonatal Advance Life Support required within 90 days of hire.
We have many excellent opportunities available! To view all of our openings, please visit our career page at https://www.salemhealth.org/about/careers
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
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