Clinical Nurse – Labor & Delivery
Salem, OR, US
Nursing
Full Time
Job ID: #7969
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH Labor & Delivery
Position Type: Full Time (36 hrs/week)
Start Time: 19:00, Night Shift
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:
You will become an integral part of a dynamic team in a high-risk tertiary care center which provides a family-centered maternity experience where each patient's choices are respected and valued.
The L&D unit is a high-risk tertiary care center with over 3,000 deliveries a year. There are 12 labor rooms, 7 high risk antepartum rooms, 2 operating rooms and 3 triage beds in the department. Nursing staff are trained in electronic fetal monitoring and NRP. Over 70% of our nursing staff are certified in Inpatient Obstetrics. The staffing guidelines follow the recommended AWHONN guidelines for Perinatal Care along with consideration for patient acuity. Our team of experts include Registered Nurses, Surgical Technicians, Unit Clerks, Obstetricians and Midwives, we also have a 24/7 OB Hospitalist and Anesthesiologist dedicated to patients on the unit. Our philosophy of care is a focus towards a family-centered experience where each patient’s choices are respected and valued.
Program Awards:
- Achieved five year Baby-Friendly Hospital Designation
- Awarded “best place in the Mid-Valley to have a baby” for six years running
Salem Health's commitment to Nursing Excellence is unprecedented, as evidenced by Magnet® re-designation, for the 3rdconsecutive time! Click here to learn more about what makes nursing at Salem Health exceptional.
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:
- Graduate of a Diploma RN Program and at least 5 years of acute care RN experience ADN, BSN, non-nursing bachelor’s degree with MSN, or MSN; preferred for West Valley Hospital. 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. Note: Employees hired as an ADN prior to October 2011 are not required to obtain BSN or MSN.
- Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.
- Neonatal Advance Life Support required after 90 days of hire.
- Minimum of one (1) year of RN Staff Nurse experience required, acute care RN Staff Nurse experience preferred.
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
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH Labor & Delivery
Position Type: Full Time (36 hrs/week)
Start Time: 19:00, Night Shift
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:
You will become an integral part of a dynamic team in a high-risk tertiary care center which provides a family-centered maternity experience where each patient's choices are respected and valued.
The L&D unit is a high-risk tertiary care center with over 3,000 deliveries a year. There are 12 labor rooms, 7 high risk antepartum rooms, 2 operating rooms and 3 triage beds in the department. Nursing staff are trained in electronic fetal monitoring and NRP. Over 70% of our nursing staff are certified in Inpatient Obstetrics. The staffing guidelines follow the recommended AWHONN guidelines for Perinatal Care along with consideration for patient acuity. Our team of experts include Registered Nurses, Surgical Technicians, Unit Clerks, Obstetricians and Midwives, we also have a 24/7 OB Hospitalist and Anesthesiologist dedicated to patients on the unit. Our philosophy of care is a focus towards a family-centered experience where each patient’s choices are respected and valued.
Program Awards:
- Achieved five year Baby-Friendly Hospital Designation
- Awarded “best place in the Mid-Valley to have a baby” for six years running
Salem Health's commitment to Nursing Excellence is unprecedented, as evidenced by Magnet® re-designation, for the 3rdconsecutive time! Click here to learn more about what makes nursing at Salem Health exceptional.
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:
- Graduate of a Diploma RN Program and at least 5 years of acute care RN experience ADN, BSN, non-nursing bachelor’s degree with MSN, or MSN; preferred for West Valley Hospital. 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. Note: Employees hired as an ADN prior to October 2011 are not required to obtain BSN or MSN.
- Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.
- Neonatal Advance Life Support required after 90 days of hire.
- Minimum of one (1) year of RN Staff Nurse experience required, acute care RN Staff Nurse experience preferred.
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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