Registered Nurse - Acute Care

Mid-Columbia Medical Center believes in providing exceptional health services and experiences through person-centered care. Our hospital, specialty clinics, physicians and employees make up a one-of-a-kind healthcare system that is unique to the Gorge. With a philosophy built around person-centered care, you can look with confidence to MCMC as we redefine what it means to be a healthcare employee in the 21st century.

We are seeking a registered nurse to join our Acute Care Department. This position is a casual/part-time/full-time, scheduled 0/20/40 hours per week and is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package or a 13% pay differential in lieu of benefits. We're looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and dependable candidates that are team players with a positive attitude.

Perks of working with us amazing work-life balance with flexible schedules. The best part is that you work with great people daily! If you want to be a part of a fantastic team and experience an uplifting, and gratifying work environment – come work with us and share your talent and skills.

In return we offer (remove if casual/part-time)

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible scheduling
• Substantial health savings account contributions
• Life insurance / Short-term / Long-term disability options
• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid time off starting 5 weeks per year
• 20% discount from hospital bills
• Many discounts such as cell phone, computer, auto maintenance, etc.
• On-site childcare service
• 401(k) through Fidelity Investments (up to 6% matching)
• Extended Illness hours
• Education matching

Casual/Part-time Benefits Casual/Part-time positions offer a 13% pay differential in addition to the base salary in lieu of full benefits. Casual/part-time employees still qualify for benefits such as - Contribute to Employee 401k Retirement Plan - Receive all the benefits of the Employee Assistance Plan - Employee Preventative Benefits - Employee Hospital Discounts

Casual/Part time

Perks of working with us amazing work-life balance with flexible schedules. The best part is that you work with great people daily! If you want to be a part of a fantastic team and experience an uplifting, and gratifying work environment – come work with us and share your talent and skills.

In return we offer

• Employee Hospital Discount
• 13% pay differential in addition to the base salary in lieu of full benefits.
• Employee Preventative Benefits
• Receive all the benefits of the Employee Assistance Plan
• Contribute to Employee 401k Retirement Plan

Location

Mid Columbia Medical Center is located in The Dalles, Oregon. We work, live, and play in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. Located 85 miles east of Portland in the majestic Columbia River Gorge, The Dalles features old-growth forests, rushing waterfalls, and year-round access to outdoor recreation, including downhill and cross-country skiing, world-class water sports, and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. The area boasts award-winning wineries, and, most importantly, warm, friendly people.

Responsible for patient care within an assigned department/unit and participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of the Department Director or designee as defined by Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse {(ORS. 678.150/851-045-0030 through 851-045-0100) Nurse Practice Act (2008)}.

The hospital-assigned Registered Nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for MCMC including those for patient assessment and transfer.

Education

• BLS required
• Graduated from accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred; Oregon RN license

Licensure/Certification

Current applicable Oregon RN license required.

Additional Requirements based upon department

• Celilo ACLS required, Chemotherapy/Biotherapy courses required within (6) six-months of hire, ONS preferred
• Acute Care PALS within (2) two years of hire; ACLS and CMSN preferred
• Same Day Surgery PALS required within 6 months, ACLS required within 6 months
• Surgery ACLS required within 6 months, PALS, CNOR, NRP preferred
• Endoscopy ACLS required, Conscious Sedation course required for procedural nurses
• Emergency ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required, ENPC, NRP and CEN preferred
• PACU ACLS and PALS required NRP within 6 months of hire. CPAN preferred
• Critical Care/TELE ACLS required, TNCC within one year of hire for primary ICU RN, CCRN preferred
• Current applicable Oregon RN license required.
• First Impressions NRP within 90 days of hire, ACLS, RNC and STABLE preferred
• Inpatient Rehab Qualified Indicator (QI) certified within (6) six-months of hire, ACLS and CRRN preferred

Experience

• Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized.
• Six months nursing experience or successful completion of nursing internship program preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised.
• Experience with using every day technology tools (e.g, email, Microsoft Office, voicemail, internet/intranet to access, organize and store job-related information.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.