RN ? Pediatrics Position Overview

·Union

·On-Call, 0FTE 

·Variable Days

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 PEDS, 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 anRN in the Pediatric Unityou 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

Experience

·Must have 1-year RN experience in Pediatric Medical Surgical unit, Pediatric ICU OR must have completed comprehensive new graduate training program in Pediatrics within last year

·Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served

·Experience in an acute patient care environment required

·Charge experience preferred

OR

·1 year RN experience in Pediatric Medical Surgical, Pediatric ICU, Critical Care, or Medical Oncology OR 2 years Hematology/Oncology or ICU experience, required

·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) must be obtained within 4 months of hire date

·Pediatric Nurse certification preferred

·APHONN certification preferred

Please note:Certifications acquired through online courses arenotaccepted

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.