Discharge Ready Unit – Clinical RN

Salem, OR, US
Nursing
Full Time
Job ID: #4787

Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus

Department: SH Discharge Ready Unit

Position Type: Full Time

Start Time: Day shift (7am-730pm) and Night shift (7pm-730am) available

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!

Your Role With Us:

The brand new Discharge Ready Unit is a 36 bed unit dedicated to provide excellent patient care to those patients who are medically stable to discharge, but are experiencing a discharge delay to a community setting.

The unit utilizes a multidisciplinary approach of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Care Management, Acute Therapies and Physicians to ensure that patients receive a holistic approach to optimizing their care as they transition out of the hospital.

Nursing staff aim to provide care to a wide variety of diagnoses, across multiple medical specialties. They will continue to provide wound care, pain management and patient teaching as appropriate to maintain or improve baseline functional status of the patient.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
  • Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Live Well Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
  • Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
  • Education assistance program
  • Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
  • Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
  • Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

Background/Expertise:

  • BSN or ADN.
  • ADN graduate with less than 5 years of acute care experience required to sign agreement to complete BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire.
  • BLS from the American Heart Association required.
  • Minimum of one year of RN staff experience required, acute care RN Staff Nurse experience preferred.
  • Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org

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Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus

Department: SH Discharge Ready Unit

Position Type: Full Time

Start Time: Day shift (7am-730pm) and Night shift (7pm-730am) available

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!

Your Role With Us:

The brand new Discharge Ready Unit is a 36 bed unit dedicated to provide excellent patient care to those patients who are medically stable to discharge, but are experiencing a discharge delay to a community setting.

The unit utilizes a multidisciplinary approach of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Care Management, Acute Therapies and Physicians to ensure that patients receive a holistic approach to optimizing their care as they transition out of the hospital.

Nursing staff aim to provide care to a wide variety of diagnoses, across multiple medical specialties. They will continue to provide wound care, pain management and patient teaching as appropriate to maintain or improve baseline functional status of the patient.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
  • Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Live Well Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
  • Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
  • Education assistance program
  • Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
  • Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
  • Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

Background/Expertise:

  • BSN or ADN.
  • ADN graduate with less than 5 years of acute care experience required to sign agreement to complete BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire.
  • BLS from the American Heart Association required.
  • Minimum of one year of RN staff experience required, acute care RN Staff Nurse experience preferred.
  • Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org

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Career exploration program

Whatever your background or career aspirations, there’s a place for you at Salem Health. And our Career Exploration Program can help you identify the ideal opportunity to pursue. The Program allows you to work alongside a healthcare professional as you gain insight into a fulfilling hospital career.

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Nursing

Since 2010, Salem Hospital has continuously achieved Magnet™-designation – the gold standard for nursing excellence. Only eight percent of all hospitals achieve this prestigious distinction.

We’ve been able to do this by maintaining a nursing culture that is defined by:

  • Consistent teamwork and collaboration
  • Exemplary resources to support clinical nurses
  • Engaged and inspiring leadership
  • A focus on well-being, resilience, diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Strong professional development opportunities
  • Pride in delivering quality-of-care that exceeds national norms
  • An empowering professional governance structure and professional practice model
  • New grad residency support, preceptorship, and mentoring
  • Open and transparent strategy alignment
  • Feedback is encouraged, valued and incorporated from the staff at all levels.
  • Partnerships with community organizations that support improved patient outcomes

If you’re looking for a setting where you can achieve your highest potential as a nurse, we invite you to join us. We welcome all nurses, including those from outside of the United States. At Salem Health, you can experience an inclusive culture that values and rewards your unique qualities and background.

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RN residency program

Begin your journey from student nurse to confident practitioner with our RN Residency Program. The program features a combination of didactic lessons, simulation, and track-specific class options. It begins with orientation and training and proceeds to preceptorship and mentorship. Through the program, you will gain clinical expertise as well as valuable professional skills such as communication and critical thinking.

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Nursing units overview

As a trusted provider of high-quality, comprehensive patient care, we offer nursing opportunities that cover the full spectrum of clinical specialties.

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Work-Life balance for nurses

We value and respect your life away from work and provide a variety of programs and perks that help you maintain a positive work-life balance. We’re fully committed to supporting your well-being and resilience.

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Certified nursing assistants

As a certified nursing assistant (CNA), your contributions are absolutely crucial. You will provide compassionate reassurance and vital patient support in order to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care possible. You will receive competitive compensation as you provide patients with physical care and emotional support. We seek empathetic, and non-judgmental individuals with a sincere passion for elevating others’ lives.

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Postgraduate year 1 pharmacy residency program

The Salem Health Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) Residency Program enhances your PharmD education as you develop your clinical expertise in the medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions. The program will be eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. Upon completion of the Salem Health PGY1 residency, we believe you will be a confident and highly capable general practitioner, and well-prepared for the next step in your career.

What are our employees saying about our residency program?

“I am very happy with the way the Residency program has gone. If I ever have any questions or need any advice on my unit, I know where to get the help I need.”

“I’m very happy with the depth and duration of the program. I received the information and education necessary to gain a thorough understanding of how the hospital operates.”

“This is a great program. I’m glad the hospital offers it to new grads. I was encouraged and supported throughout the whole program, and I’m very lucky to have been accepted into it.”

“The program very much smoothed the transition into acute care nursing, both in my nursing practice and emotionally. I feel well supported.”

We will meet you wherever you are on your career journey, and walk with you to your destination

There are over 900 unique positions to choose from at Salem Health. Whatever your background or your professional and personal aspirations, we offer an inclusive learning environment where you can achieve your highest potential in a career that grows with you. And, we’ll help you along the way with perks like tuition reimbursement and certification bonuses.

With so many options, why work anywhere else?

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One of the greatest benefits of working at Salem Health is the opportunity to live, work, and play in Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley. The moment you arrive, you’ll see why.

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