RN ? General Medicine Position Overview

·       Union Position

·       Full Time .9FTE

·       Nights 1845 ? 0715 (Pattern)

Sign-on bonus package and relocation may be available for qualified external candidates

Our 36 bed General Medicine Unit cares for patients with a variety of diagnosis.  Nicknamed the "detective" unit, as any undiagnosed medical conditions come to this unit and the medical team works together to help solve the mystery and treat the patient with the most appropriate care.  Nurse to patient ratios for the General Medicine Unit are generally 5:1 for day and night shift.   Telemetry patients are common along with a large population of renal and isolation patients.

As a General Medicine RN at Asante, you will have the opportunity to:

·         Enhance your knowledge with regard to a variety of diagnoses with a possible cardiac component

·         Increase your knowledge on how to care for the renal failure patient

·         Learn how to use a cycler for a patient in need of Peritoneal Dialysis

·         Implement and evaluate plan of care with the goal of optimizing patient outcomes

·         Participate in education and Performance Improvement activities to provide a quality service and keep up with industry changes

Meet one of our Gen Med Nurses, Nundu! https://asante.wistia.com/medias/u864wklzp3

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

·         Associates Degree in Nursing or above 

Experience

·         Current acute care RN experience (minimum of 1 year experience) preferred

License/Certification

·         Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing required

·         Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start 

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 one of the top 15 health systems in the nation and the largest healthcare provider in nine counties.  We are locally owned and based in beautiful Southern Oregon. 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. 

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.