Registered Nurse/RN

Description BAY AREA HOSPITAL Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon is an acute care, regional referral center staffed with 125-beds, 100 physicians, a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, the latest technology, new and expanded services, 900+ employees, and a recently completed $20 million expansion. MISSION We improve the health of our community every day. VISION Bay Area Hospital will be the model for regional health care excellence. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES Above all else, Bay Area Hospital values: Dignity and compassion in caring for patients, families and the community that we serve; Integrity in all that we do and with whom we associate; Respect for one another and each other s ideas; Excellence that promotes helpful and courteous service; Commitment to sound resource management; and Teamwork at every level that supports high quality work. OUR COMMITMENT TO PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY; SELF-EMPOWERMENT, AND PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY INSPIRES EACH OF US TO BE OUR BEST. Within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse (R.N.), as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, the R.N. will: Demonstrate effective critical thinking; assess patients holistically; plan care in collaboration with others; interpret patient data; administer medications safety; operate patient care and other equipment efficiently and safely; perform patient treatments; effectively teach patients and their significant others/caregivers; evaluate patient’s response to care/revise plan of care; communicate and function effectively with all members of patient care team; complete concise, legible documentation that reflects the nursing process; adhere to safety policies/procedures; maintain confidentiality; observe patient rights; assure all care and communication is respectful and age/culture/spiritually appropriate.

Requirements Are you interested in a community of incredible beauty, short commutes, mild climate, cultural opportunities, and unparalleled outdoor activities. Then you are ready to join the largest hospital on the beautiful Oregon Coast. The Bay Area, consisting of Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, is truly unique. Our business and professional people accentuate individuality and character. One of our crown jewels, Southwestern Oregon Community College, can also boast of local uniqueness and national appeal. Located in the heart of Oregon's Bay Area, the learning and housing facilities blend with the surrounding of natural beauty. In the midst of the campus sits a brand new Performing Arts/Conference Center. Strong community spirit is voiced throughout the Bay Area: in the joyful laughter of children playing in neighborhoods and parks; in mighty cheers rising from stadiums and playing fields during the many sporting events; and in the melodious sounds heard during the annual Jazz and Oregon Coast Music Festivals. Situated on Oregon's Pacific coast in Coos County, approximately 110 miles north of the California border, southwest of Eugene, the state's second largest city. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrates effective critical thinking; assess patients holistically; plan care in collaboration with others; interpret patient data; administer medications safely; operate patient care and other equipment efficiently and safely; perform patient treatments; effectively teach patients and their significant others/caregivers; evaluate patient s response to care/revise plan of care; communicate and function effectively with all members of patient care team; complete documentation that reflects the nursing process; adhere to safety policies/procedures;maintain confidentiality; observe patient rights; assure all coare and communication is respectful and appropriate. Acute hospital nursing experience preferred.