Registered Nurse – Family Birth Center

Shift Information: Night Shift (7:00 pm – 7:30 am)

Definition of Position

The Registered Nurse in the Family Birth Center is responsible for providing both direct and indirect patient care. This role involves effective communication with physicians, nurse managers, and coworkers regarding any changes in patient clinical conditions, along with initiating the computerized Plan of Care upon patient admission. The nurse must be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient conditions and carry out general nursing duties in various departments under appropriate supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform a variety of nursing duties and adapt to different tasks efficiently while maintaining composure.
• Accept responsibility for the direction and planning of nursing activities.
• Make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Work independently and recognize the importance of patient confidentiality.
• Show empathy and compassion towards patients experiencing pain, grief, or trauma.
• Foster a sense of teamwork and cooperation among healthcare staff.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Incorporate guest relations into daily activities to enhance patient experience.
• Provide age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial care to patients.
• Support the organization’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education related to applicable programs.
• Float to other departments where qualified, prior to floating core staff.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred: Evidence of continuing education relevant to the skill level and area of practice. BSN is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

• Required: Current RN license in the State of Oregon. Must obtain ACLS and NRP certifications within 6 months of hire and EFM certification once trained in Labor and Delivery.
• Preferred: Additional certifications specific to clinical specialties. CRASE training is required if the travel assignment extends beyond six months.

Experience

• Required: No previous experience is required, but prior clinical experience is preferred.
• Preferred: N/A

Physical Requirements

The successful applicant must meet the following physical and sensory functions:

• Adequate auditory ability to respond to sounds, alarms, and verbal communication.
• Effective verbal communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Visual acuity to observe patient conditions, read documentation, and identify medication colors or safety indicators.
• Tactile perception for assessing physical characteristics during patient care.
• Motor coordination for performing tasks with medical equipment and procedures.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling to assist patients or access equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and frequent movement involving pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning patients or objects.
• Ability to sit for extended periods if required.

Working Conditions

This position is primarily performed in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital or long-term care facility. The work setting may have variable indoor temperatures and frequent exposure to infectious materials, hazardous substances, and medical equipment.

The healthcare environment is fast-paced and may be unpredictable, requiring quick responses to changing situations, including emergency circumstances. Staff should adhere to safety protocols and use personal protective equipment as necessary.

Holiday Coverage

Holiday coverage is required.