Registered Nurse ARRMC (Pediatrics)

Company: Asante Health System
Location: Medford
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

Department: Pediatrics (1000-63045)

Category: Nursing - Patient Care

Schedule: Full Time

Shift/Schedule: Variable Schedule Days

Union Position: Yes

RN Pediatrics

Full-Time .9 FTE, Variable Days, Union

Lucrative Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Available to Qualified External Candidates!

Interested? Tami Garcia at tami.garcia@asante.org

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center's Pediatric Unit (PEDS) serves patients from 1 day old to 16 years of age and treats basically any type of acute illness that can occur. The Pediatric Unit functions as a hospital within a hospital and provides care for all services, in-patient and out-patient. In Pediatrics, there are 14 regular beds and 3 critical care beds with an average daily census between 4-7. Nurse to patient ratios on an average are 1:3 depending on acuity.

As an RN in the Pediatric Unit you will have the opportunity to:

• Be part of a caring team of nurses dedicated to caring for children and their families

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Associates Degree in Nursing required

Experience

• 1-year RN experience in Pediatric Medical Surgical, Pediatric ICU, Critical Care, or Medical Oncology OR 2 years Hematology/Oncology or ICU experiencepreferred
• 2 years experience in an acute patient care environment required
• Charge experience preferred

License/Certification

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing. Will consider candidates with RN licensure from out of state but Oregon license is required by start date
• Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start
• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) preferred
• Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) preferred
• Critical Care Registered Nurse-Pediatric (CCRN-P) preferred
• Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Program (APHONN) preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive starting wage
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service

About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a locally-managed, nationally recognized top 15 health system. We are located in beautiful Southern Oregon and are the largest healthcare provider in nine counties. We provide comprehensive medical care to more than 580,000 people throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Our facilities employ over 5000 people and include Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners, and additional healthcare partnerships throughout the region.

Our mission is simple: "Asante exists to provide quality healthcare services in a compassionate manner, valued by the communities we serve."

At Asante we believe that we are defined by our values the traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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