Location: West Valley Hospital, 525 SE Washington Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338 and Salem Hospital, 700 Bellevue St. SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Surgical Services
Position Type: Part Time, 20 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Variable start times ranging from 6:30 am to 7:00 am – 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm, variable scheduled days within Monday – Friday
Your role with us
This is a blended role that offers the opportunity to work across both West Valley Hospital and Building S, our outpatient clinic. Your schedule will include shifts at both locations, giving you the chance to experience two different care settings and collaborate with a variety of team members.
At West Valley Hospital, there are no call requirements. At Building S, team members may have late call coverage until 7:30 pm.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while helping them feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their surgical journey. You’ll be part of a team committed to high-quality care, teamwork, safety, and creating a positive experience for every patient and family we serve.
What you'll do
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients throughout their surgical journey, adapting care to individual needs and conditions.
- Perform ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and communicate pertinent findings to the healthcare team.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care while prioritizing patient needs and anticipating potential complications.
- Safely administer medications and perform nursing interventions in accordance with hospital policies, standards of practice, and patient safety guidelines.
- Educate patients and families using clear, appropriate communication to support understanding, recovery, and successful transitions of care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support safe discharge planning.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, education, and changes in the plan of care.
- Contribute to a culture of teamwork, safety, continuous learning, and evidence-based practice while supporting unit operations and serving as a resource to colleagues when assigned.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BSN) or Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing, or non-nursing bachelor's degree with a Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Candidates with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) and graduates of a diploma RN program are also encouraged to apply; ADN applicants with less than five years of acute care experience will be required to sign an agreement committing to complete their BSN or MSN degree within three years of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS).
- Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
- One year of RN staff nurse experience.
Additional information
- One year of operating room experience preferred.
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) required within six months of hire if working in PACU.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
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: West Valley Hospital, 525 SE Washington Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338 and Salem Hospital, 700 Bellevue St. SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Surgical Services
Position Type: Part Time, 20 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Variable start times ranging from 6:30 am to 7:00 am – 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm, variable scheduled days within Monday – Friday
Your role with us
This is a blended role that offers the opportunity to work across both West Valley Hospital and Building S, our outpatient clinic. Your schedule will include shifts at both locations, giving you the chance to experience two different care settings and collaborate with a variety of team members.
At West Valley Hospital, there are no call requirements. At Building S, team members may have late call coverage until 7:30 pm.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while helping them feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their surgical journey. You’ll be part of a team committed to high-quality care, teamwork, safety, and creating a positive experience for every patient and family we serve.
What you'll do
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients throughout their surgical journey, adapting care to individual needs and conditions.
- Perform ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and communicate pertinent findings to the healthcare team.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care while prioritizing patient needs and anticipating potential complications.
- Safely administer medications and perform nursing interventions in accordance with hospital policies, standards of practice, and patient safety guidelines.
- Educate patients and families using clear, appropriate communication to support understanding, recovery, and successful transitions of care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support safe discharge planning.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, education, and changes in the plan of care.
- Contribute to a culture of teamwork, safety, continuous learning, and evidence-based practice while supporting unit operations and serving as a resource to colleagues when assigned.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BSN) or Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing, or non-nursing bachelor's degree with a Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Candidates with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) and graduates of a diploma RN program are also encouraged to apply; ADN applicants with less than five years of acute care experience will be required to sign an agreement committing to complete their BSN or MSN degree within three years of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS).
- Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
- One year of RN staff nurse experience.
Additional information
- One year of operating room experience preferred.
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) required within six months of hire if working in PACU.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
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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