Division: Adult Health Services

Unit and location: Medical Surgical Unit, Building B, 4th Floor, South

Specialty certification needed: BLS 

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: 31 bed unit, all private rooms

Scope of service/most common diagnoses: Specialized in a wide range of different medical diagnoses from Medical surgical level of care up to IMCU level of care.         

Professional assets: 
• Telemetry monitoring available for all patients on the unit. 
• Medical Surgical focuses on the growth of skills to care for a wide range of diagnoses from general medical to IMCU care needs.  
• The team is supportive and fosters the growth of both teamwork and knowledge.     

Shift hours and unit-based resources: 
• 0700-1930, 1900-0730. Resource nurse support 24/7.         

Collaborative resources: The interprofessional team may include: rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, unit clerk, 1:1 patient observer, transport tem, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services, hospitalist, intensivist and an admission/discharge nurse.

Nurse manager contact: 
Betsy Alford, MSN, RN
503-814-1112
Betsy.Alford@salemhealth.org  

Division: Adult Health Services

Unit and location: Medical Telemetry, Building D, 5th Floor

Specialty certification needed: BSN, BLS, Critical Care Education, Telemetry

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: 40 beds, all private rooms, 0 treatment areas     

Scope of service: Specializes in both intermediate and medical patients who require 24/7 cardiac monitoring

Most common diagnoses: We see a diverse patient population with an emphasis on cardiac, sepsis, heart failure, respiratory care, diabetes, and multiple co-morbidities.  

Professional assets: 
• Telemetry monitoring can be provided for all 40 beds. 
• A multidisciplinary care model is used to focus on providing quality patient center care while assisting family members that might need that extra support due to culture, social, developmental or medical conditions. 
• Unit has Care in Place model designed to reduce number of times a patient must transfer for level of care. An Acuity System is in place to ensure safe staffing levels 24/7. 
• Medical Telemetry offers a key role in patient care and interaction. 
• A focus on outgoing and positive communication style will allow you to work best with a team of seasoned professionals where your abilities will be challenged and rewarded.

Shift hours and unit-based resources: 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, RRN 1000-2230, CNAs, monitor tech, assistant nurse managers, and charge nurse

Collaborative resources: The interprofessional team may include: rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, unit clerk, 1:1 patient observer, transport tem, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services, hospitalist, intensivist and an admission/discharge nurse.

Nurse manager contact: 
Raven Layton, BSN, RN
503-814-4764
Raven.Layton@salemhealth.org  

Division: Adult Health Services

Unit and location: Medical Surgical Oncology, Building B, 5th Floor, Northwest 

Specialty certification encouraged: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification, Thyroid Ablation Training, Oncology Certified Nurse, Certified Medical Surgical Nurse, Palliative Care and Hospice Certified Nurse 

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: 32 private beds, 0 treatment areas

Scope of service: 
• Specializes in the care of medical surgical oncology patients. 
• We provide inpatient chemotherapy treatment as well as symptom management for our oncology patients. 
• We care for surgical oncology patients post-operatively. 
• Additionally we care for inpatient hospice/end-of-life oncology patients.     

Most common diagnoses: antineoplastic chemotherapy, sepsis, malignant neoplasm of endometrium, malignant neoplasm of prostate, acute kidney failure, neoplasm related pain     

Professional assets: 
• Telemetry monitoring 
• The oncology unit provides an environment in which to obtain new knowledge and develop your critical thinking skills. 
• The nurses provide emotional and psychosocial support for our patients from initial diagnosis through continuation of treatment all within a supportive environment for staff.

Shift hours and unit-based resources: 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, resource RN 0900-2030, CNAs, monitor tech, charge nurse, and assistant nurse managers.     

Collaborative resources: The inter-professional team may include: rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, unit clerk, 1:1 patient observer, transport team, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services, hospitalist, and intensivist.

Nurse manager contact: 
Sara Nash, BSN, RN
503-814-5825
Sara.Nash@salemhealth.org

Division: Adult Health Services

Unit and location: General Medical, Building B, 6th Floor, NE and NW

Specialty certification needed: 
• BLS
• Crisis Prevention (CPI) 
• Telemetry

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: 46 beds, all private rooms     

Scope of service: All inpatient services.  

Most common diagnoses: diabetic, cellulitis, sepsis, additions, respiratory   

Professional assets: 
• This is a fast-paced unit that will always keep you learning. 
• We have an amazing team environment to ensure that you are always supported throughout your day.

Shift hours and unit-based resources:
• 0700-1930 and 1900-0730; Admit Discharge RN 0900-1700 
• Meds To Beds Pharmacist 
• Second Charge Nurse when we have more than 41 patients during the day.        

Collaborative resources: The interprofessional team may include: rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, unit clerk, 1:1 patient observer, transport tem, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services, hospitalist, intensivist and an admission/discharge nurse

Nurse manager contact: 
Brenda Umulap, BSN, RN, MBA
503-814-5809
Brenda.Umulap@salemhealth.org

Division: Adult Health Services

Unit and location: Orthopedics, Building B, 6th Floor 

Specialty certification needed: 
• Joint Replacement Center of Excellence competencies, telemetry   

Size of Unit, # of beds and # of treatment areas: 
• 33 Beds (27 private, 6 beds in double rooms) and a group physical therapy room

Scope of service: We provide medical/surgical/telemetry level of care for patients with fractures, orthopedic trauma, and elective orthopedic surgeries, and have a Joint Commission accredited Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Center of Excellence.  

Most common diagnoses: 
• Osteoarthritis of knee, hip, shoulder
• Fractures of any bones, including hip, femur, ankle    

Professional assets: 
• Interprofessional teamwork provides for an exceptional patient experience. 
• Nurses help patients learn to adapt to musculoskeletal changes and provide education to foster positive outcomes for the patient and family. 
• The Orthopedic unit offers a patient- and team-oriented environment that fosters critical thinking.
• Education, communication and therapeutic relationships are the foundation for the high patient satisfaction levels on the unit.      

Shift hours and unit-based resources: 0700-1930 and 1900-0730; Charge RN, Assistant Nurse Managers, unit clerk, RN Navigator    

Collaborative resources: The interprofessional team may include: rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, unit clerk, 1:1 patient observer, transport tem, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services, hospitalist, intensivist and an admission/discharge nurse.

Nurse manager contact: 
Michelle Riley, MSN, RN
503-814-6807
Michelle.Riley@salemhealth.org  

Division: Adult Health Services

Unit and location: General Surgery, Building B, 5th Floor, South

Specialty certification needed: 
• RNs require Bariatric training, CBN preferred but not required. 
• All team members are required to have BLS. 
• All RNs are required to pass telemetry education, select CNAs are cross-trained to telemetry to function as telemetry clerk.

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: 37 Beds, capable of cardiac telemetry monitoring of 31 beds, 0 Treatment rooms    

Scope of service: general post-surgical care, urologic, trauma, plastic surgery, gynecological and general surgical specialties, Bariatric Center of Excellence       

Most common diagnoses: appendicitis, sepsis, bariatric surgery, gall bladder surgery, ureteral surgery, wound care

Professional assets: Highly specialized team of nurses and CNAs who care for a multitude of general surgery patients who require frequent monitoring, specialized wound care, and attention to early ambulation and self-care.

Shift Hours and unit-based resources:
• 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, CNAs, Telemetry Monitor/Unit Clerk, Assistant Nurse Managers and Charge Nurses

Collaborative resources: The interprofessional team may include: rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, unit clerk, 1:1 patient observer, transport tem, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services, hospitalist, intensivist and an admission/discharge nurse.

Nurse manager contact: 
Sandra Shore, MSN, RN, MBA
503-814-6824
Sandra.Shore@salemhealth.org

Are you someone who has successfully demonstrated your ability to perform accurate, ongoing and pertinent assessments for each assigned patient? Do you believe in caring for the patient family as a part of the holistic care of your patient? Can you showcase your ability to work across multiple teams who are working to offer solutions to care plan gaps, continuity of care, medication management and more? Does the idea of combining your passion for nursing and coordinating intervention plans and follow up with other health care team members drive you to be the best? Then a role as a nurse on our float pool team at Salem Health may be just the right match for you!

The adult float pool at Salem Hospital is a team of nurses and CNAs who float throughout our medical surgical and critical care units. These highly trained nurses and CNAs develop a wide knowledge base and are able to provide care to a wide range of different diagnoses. The team prides themselves on providing exceptional care every time to each of their patients.    

As a nurse at Salem Health, you will play a key role in patient care and interaction. Your outgoing and positive communication style will allow you to work best with a team of seasoned professionals where your abilities will be challenged and rewarded. You will be part of the team that helps guide and direct patient care with family members that might need that extra support due to culture, social, developmental or medical conditions. We hire only the best - those who will thrive in a culture where we live and breathe our mission to improve the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve.

Our nurses work independently as well as collaboratively, maintaining a positive, professional demeanor while prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. You will be constantly challenged to think creatively about how to drive patient care results, stay updated on current trends and practices, and share learnings with team and other health care colleagues.

What you’ll need

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science degree.
• Current and unrestricted Oregon license.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience required.
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.
• A sense of accountability; a willingness to help others; a team spirit; an ethical standard that will not be compromised.

What we offer

A meaningful career alongside industry experts who drive toward excellence every day, highly competitive wages, a generous benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401K, paid time off, and other perks.

Division: Critical Care

Unit and location: Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Building A, 4th Floor

Specialty certification needed: 
• BSN or non-nursing bachelor’s degree with MSN for new hires and BSN preference given to internal transfer RNs
• Minimum of one year of RN staff nurse experience
• Less than one year of experience candidates would be considered for the SH RN New Grad Residency Program
• OSBN unencumbered license
• AHA BLS 
• AHA ACLS within 6 months from the hiring date

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: 30 private beds

Scope of service: 
ICU specializes in:
• Advanced critical thinking
• Promoting excellence in assessment, technical, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Providing competent nursing care for patients with varying diagnoses and multiple co-morbidities
• Understanding complex pharmacology
• Care includes hemodynamic monitoring and care, ventilator management, hypothermia therapy, device management (CRRT, ICP), pain management, wound care and patient teaching.     

Most common diagnoses: Patients admitted to the ICU are critically ill with diagnoses including sepsis, respiratory failure, traumatic brain injury, multi-system organ failure, stroke, gastrointestinal bleeding, complicated post-operative issues, status post cardiac arrest, complex vascular surgery, and multi-system trauma.    

Professional assets: 
• ICU patients require frequent assessment and intervention to maintain hemodynamic stability through complex treatments including aggressive titration of vasopressors, pulmonary artery monitoring, advanced neurological monitoring, mechanical ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP, proning, targeted temperature management, continuous renal replacement therapy, and continuous ECG/EEG monitoring    
• The team places the greatest value on patient-centered, evidence-based practice.  

Shift Hours and Unit-Based Resources: 
• The ICU care team is comprised of intensivists, nurses, nursing assistants, critical care techs (CCT), respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, dietitians, care managers, and chaplains.
• The unit's average daily census is 29 patients, who are attended by a staffing skill mix consisting of a Charge RN, a Rapid Response Nurse, a Resource Nurse, and 15 or more bedside RNs, with four CNAs, and a Critical Care Tech.   

Collaborative resources: The interprofessional team may include: rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, unit clerk, 1:1 patient observer, transport tem, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services, hospitalist, intensivist and an admission/discharge nurse.

Nurse manager contact: 
Seunghyo Hong, MSN, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC
503-814-4114
Seunghyo.Hong@salemhealth.org

Division: Critical Care

Unit and location: Cardiovascular Care Unit (CVCU), Building A, 5th Floor

Specialty certification needed: 
• CVCU (levels 2, 4, 5, 6), sheath removal, CVAD, epicardial pacing, open chest code blue, chest tube, Impella, CVVH, IABP and mediastinal chest tube removal.

Size of unit, number of beds and number of treatment areas: 
• 18 beds are dedicated to providing care for complex cardiac and vascular patients and 12 beds are dedicated to providing care to intermediate level cardiac patients.

Scope of service: 
• Intensive and intermediate care units specialize in providing optimal care for cardiac patients including open heart, heart failure and care for patients with a variety of cardiac and vascular interventions. Credentialing opportunities for nurses include IABP, CVVH, ICP, sheath care and removal. 

Most common diagnoses: 
• Non-ST elevation MI, atherosclerotic heart disease, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, atrial fibrillation, ST elevation MI, hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease, unspecified chest pain

Shift hours and unit-based resources: 
• 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, resource (extra support) RN 1000-2230, CNAs, monitor tech, assistant nurse managers and charge nurse. 

Collaborative resources: 
• The interprofessional team may include: rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, unit clerk, 1:1 patient observer, transport team, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services, hospitalist, intensivist and an admission/discharge nurse. 

Nurse manager contact: 
Cheeri Barnhart, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC
503-814-5114
Cheeri.Barnhart@salemhealth.org  

Division: Critical Care

Unit and location: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), Building A, 6th Floor

Specialty certification needed: 
• Telemetry, conscious sedation and AHA ACLS within 1 year of start date.

Size of unit, number of beds and number of treatment areas: 
• 30 private beds, 0 treatment areas

Scope of service: 
• The IMCU is a step down intermediate care unit with a diverse patient population.

Most common diagnoses: 
• Sepsis, type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis, hypertensive heard disease, non-ST elevation MI, respiratory failure with hypoxia, acute kidney failure, COPD acute exacerbation and chest pain. 

Professional assets: 
• Opportunities exist for nurses to work with a variety of different patient diagnoses.
Shift hours and unit-based resources: 
• 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, resource (extra support) RN; 1000-2230, CNAs, monitor tech, assistant nurse managers and charge nurse.

Collaborative resources: 
• The interprofessional team may include: rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, unit clerk, 1:1 patient observer, transport tem, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services, hospitalist, intensivist and an admission/discharge nurse.

Nurse manager contact: 
Sheila Loomas, BSN, RN
503-814-6114
Sheila.Loomas@salemhealth.org  

Division: Critical Care

Unit and location: Neurotrauma Care Unit (NTCU), Building A, 7th Floor

Specialty certification needed: 
• Spine Center of Excellence competencies, swallow screen, NIHSS, C-spine and telemetry

Size of Unit, number of beds and number of treatment areas: 
• 30 private beds, 0 treatment areas

Scope of service: 
• Specializes in care of a variety of neuroscience and trauma patients both intermediate and medical surgical level of care. These include the following areas: neurogenic all (stroke and neurological disorders); neurosurgical (brain, spine surgery with a Joint Commission Accredited Spine Center of Excellence); trauma and traumatic brain injury.

Most common diagnoses: 
• Cerebral infarction, spinal stenosis, sepsis, transient cerebral ischemic attack, intervertebral disc disorders, traumatic subdural hemorrhage, cerebral infarction and spondylolisthesis.  

Professional assets: 
• Telemetry monitoring can be provided for all patients. There is a keen awareness of psychosocial issues faced by patients and families as they cope with new diagnoses. NTCU provides a professional and stimulating environment to foster critical thinking and attaining new knowledge and nursing skills among a very supportive staff.

Shift hours and unit-based resources: 
• 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, resource (extra support) RN 1000-2230, CNAs, monitor tech, assistant nurse managers and charge nurse. 

Collaborative resources: 
• The interprofessional team may include: rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, unit clerk, 1:1 patient observer, transport tem, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services, hospitalist, intensivist and an admission/discharge nurse.

Nurse manager contact: 
Lydia Reid, MSN, BA, RN, CNRN, SCRN
503-814-7114
Lydia.Reid@salemhealth.org

Division: Emergency Services

Unit and location: Emergency Department, Building, 1st Floor

Specialty certification needed: BLS on hire, ACLS, TNCC, PALS or ENPC, CPI, Basic Monitoring Class within 6 months of hire  

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: 67 private rooms, 24 shared, 16 hall beds

Scope of service: Everything

Most common diagnoses: abdominal pain,chest pain, headache

Professional assets: Extreme calm under intense pressure, ability to multi-task, amazing communication skills, large knowledge base and willingness to learn    

Shift hours and unit-based resources: 12-hour or 10-hour shifts

Collaborative resources: Two charge nurses per shift monitor patient flow and coordinate care among outpatient and inpatient units. ED resources may include a greeter nurse, trauma nurse, patient flow coordinator, ED techs, operational specialist III and stocking techs. Leadership is provided by the nurse manager, assistant nurse manager, charge nurses and the house supervisor. The interprofessional team may include: rapid response team, 1:1 patient observer, transport team, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services and hospitalist.

Nurse manager contact: 
Nancy Bee, BSN, RN, CEN
503-814-1271
Nancy.Bee@salemhealth.org  

Certifications: RN-BC (Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse), RN-BC (Gero)

A 25-bed inpatient unit for care of adults with acute psychiatric illness using a blended model of care incorporating Sanctuary Model® and Trauma Informed Care. The unit includes the 6-bed Cascade Wing for the care of higher acuity or vulnerable patients. Nurses have CPI certification.

Certifications: RNC-OB (Inpatient Obstetric Nurse)

A 7-bed high-risk perinatal care unit which reflects our philosophy of family-centered care. Patient and family member learning is supported by our interdisciplinary service team members. We provide physical, emotional and educational support to all patients who require early hospitalization or are in need of high-risk antepartum care.

Division: Women’s and Children’s Services

Unit and location: Labor and Delivery, Building D, 3rd Floor 

Specialty certification needed: NRP, fetal monitoring, BLS

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: 12 labor beds, three triage rooms, seven antepartum rooms, four PACU beds and two ORs

Scope of service: 
• Nursing care is provided for reproductive-age women presenting in labor and delivery for diabetic control, renal issues, bleeding, premature rupture of membranes, high-risk pregnancy, hyperemesis, labor, and infection issues. 
• Labor and delivery also provides outpatient services and has two operating rooms for OB-related procedures.

Most common diagnoses: 
• Single live born infant, delivered vaginally
• Post-term pregnancy
• Cesarean delivery, primary and repeat                                   
• Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating Labor & delivery              
• Rupture of membranes (term or pre-term)
• Hypertension (pre-eclampsia, chronic or gestational)
• Maternal care for intrauterine death
• Diabetes, type I or II or gestational
• Placenta previa
• Hemorrhage (abruption or post-partum)

Professional assets: Fast paced environment specializing in 1:1 care

Shift hours and unit-based resources: 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, operation specialist, surgical techs, RN’s, assistant nurse managers and charge nurse.

Collaborative resources: The interprofessional team may include: rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, unit clerk, 1:1 patient observer, transport tem, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services, hospitalist, intensivist and an admission/discharge nurse.

Nurse manager contact: 
Jennifer Henkel, BSN, RN
503-814-3500
Jennifer.Henkel@salemhealth.org

Division: Women’s and Children’s Services

Unit and Location: Mother Baby Unit (MBU), Building D, 4th Floor 
Specialty Certification Needed: BSN, RN, CNA2

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: 26 beds, no treatment areas

Scope of service: Well-mother and infant care from two hours after delivery through discharge to home. Lactation services for every couplet.

Most common diagnoses: normal newborn, post-op cesarean delivery, postpartum vaginal delivery    

Professional assets: 
• Fast paced, task driven environment encourages critical thinking with a strong emphasis on teamwork and problem solving.  
• Strong communication skills coupled with compassion and empathy are required to ensure physical and emotional needs are met and families are receiving vital education in a way they understand.   

Shift hours and unit-based resources: 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, CNAs, lactation RNs, charge RN and ANMs    

Collaborative resources: RNs, CNAs, unit clerk, lactation, hospitalists, pediatricians, obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, pharmacy, rapid response team, OB stat team, NICU  

Nurse manager contact: 
Shelley Weise, BSN, RN
503-814-4500
Shelley.Weise@salemhealth.org  

Division: Women’s and Children’s Services

Unit and location: NICU, Building D, 3rd Floor 

Specialty certification needed: BLS, NRP, STABLE 

Size of unit, number of beds and number of treatment areas: 27-bed unit, mix of private and semi-private rooms. Two family discharge rooms, one family lounge with pantry and shower.

Scope of service: 
• Nursing care is provided to premature infants down to 25.0 weeks gestational age, infants requiring respiratory support, and/or infants requiring a higher level of care than a routine well baby. 
• Nursing skills maintained at level II and level III NICU skill mix

Most common diagnoses: 
• Single or multiple infant born cesarean
• Single or multiple infant born vaginal
• Respiratory distress of the newborn
• Extreme prematurity, gestational age 25.0 weeks to 32.0 weeks
• Prematurity, gestational age 32.1 weeks to term
• Transient tachypnea
• Placental transfusion syndrome
• Sepsis

Professional assets: 
 • Promoting excellence in neonatal nursing. 
• Excellent assessment, technical, organizational and prioritization skills. 
• Providing care for term, late-preterm, preterm, and micro-premature infants
• Providing family-centered and family-integrated care to our patients and their families
• Understanding complex differences in medications. 
• Pain management 
• Supporting organizational throughput. 
• Advanced skillset: Neonatal IV therapy, Neonatal central lines (UVC, UAC, PICC), Chest Tubes, Ventilator support including oscillator, Bubble cpap, High flow therapy, Developmental care of the premature infant, Advanced resuscitation of the neonate with a designated resuscitation team

Shift hours and unit-based resources: RN/NNP/CNA model,12 hour shifts

Collaborative resources: The interprofessional team may include: neonatologist, NNP, OT, nutritionist, respiratory therapy, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, clinical pharmacist, case management, spiritual services, pediatric hospitalists, community pediatricians

Nurse manager contact: 
Andrea Bell
503-814-3551/503-798-3812
Andrea.bell@salemhealth.org

Division: Women’s and Children’s Services

Unit and Location: Pediatrics Unit, Building D, 4th Floor

Specialty Certification Needed: BLS, PALS

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: Ten-bed unit, all private rooms. One treatment room for procedures, one family waiting room, one playroom.

Scope of service: Nursing care is provided for non-telemetry, non-PICU pediatrics (ages 17 and below), adult medical and surgical patients with 24- to 48-hour stay, and for pediatric patients requiring intermediate care, at the discretion of the provider and Pediatric Charge RN. Pediatrics also provides pediatric outpatient care for local clinics.

Most common diagnoses: bronchiolitis; asthma; appendectomy; neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome; gastrointestinal diseases;o utpatient/short stay: IV hydration, blood administration, medication administration, well baby visits, labs; fever (3 months and under); sepsis, pneumonia; neonatal jaundice

Professional assets:

• Promoting excellence in Pediatric acute care nursing.
• Excellent assessment, technical, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Providing family-centered care for Pediatric patients and their families.
• Providing care for patients across multiple medical specialties.
• Providing age-based and developmentally appropriate nursing care and interventions.
• Giving expert care to patients requiring intermediate care, and high-flow respiratory support, to keep them closer to home.
• Providing outpatient visits to support community clinics.
• Advanced skillset: Pediatric IV therapy, CVAD skills to include Port-a-cath access/de-access, Pediatric cardiac monitoring, Specialized pediatric urinary catheterization, Wound care, High flow therapy, Developmental focused care, Child life therapy, Advanced resuscitation of the pediatric patient prior to and during transport

Shift hours and unit-based resources: RN/CNA model, 12-hour shifts

Collaborative resources: The interprofessional team may include: pediatric hospitalists, neonatologists, NNP, community pediatricians,  trauma surgeons, ENT, general surgeons, OHSU telemedicine, rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, 1:1 patient observer, transport team, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, PT, OT, clinical pharmacist, case management, spiritual services.

Nurse manager contact:
Andrea Bell
503-814-3551/503-798-3812
Andrea.bell@salemhealth.org

Certifications: CPN (Certified Pediatric Nurse), RNC-LRN (Low Risk Neonatal Nursing), IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), RNC-MNN (Maternal Newborn Nursing), RNC-OB (Inpatient Obstetric Nursing)

Specialties include pediatrics, mother-baby and neonatal ICU. This resource pool offers the opportunity to care for neonatal and pediatric patients and their families as well as mother baby couplets.

Certifications: CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse), CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse), CMSRN (Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse)

This unit provides pre-surgery screening and evaluation of, and communication with, each surgery patient. Nurses also provide discharge phone calls following outpatient surgeries and procedures. Physician documents as well as lab and test results are collected for early chart preparation. Nurses and anesthesiologists telephone each patient for verbal counseling and information sharing, leading to complete pre-surgical case reviews prior to patient admittance. An RN is scheduled three days a week at Hope Orthopedic to provide face to face pre-surgical patient preparation.

Are you someone who has successfully demonstrated your ability to perform accurate, ongoing and pertinent assessments for each assigned patient? Can you showcase your ability to work across multiple team members in a way that adds to and continues our drive to build a tight-knit team of professionals who genuinely care for each other?  Are you someone who offer solutions, wants what is best for the whole team rather than just yourself, and strives toward excellence each day? Does the idea of putting your passion for nursing alongside other incredible professionals drive you to be the best? Then a role as a OR nurse on our Surgical Services team at Salem Health may be just the right match for you!

As a nurse at Salem Health, you will play a key role in patient care and interaction. Your outgoing and positive communication style will allow you to work best with a team of seasoned professionals where your abilities will be challenged and rewarded. You will be part of the team – more so, you will be part of our team family. We hire only the best - those who will thrive in a culture where we live and breathe our mission to improve the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve.

Our nurses work independently as well as collaboratively, maintaining a positive, professional demeanor while prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. You will be constantly challenged to think creatively about how to drive patient care results, stay updated on current trends and practices, and share learnings with team and other health care colleagues.

What you’ll need

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science degree or ADN.
• If not BSN, must be eligible and willing to achieve BSN status within three years of hire.
• Current and unrestricted Oregon license.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience required.
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.
• A sense of accountability; a willingness to help others; a team spirit; an ethical standard that will not be compromised.

What we offer

A meaningful career alongside industry experts who drive toward excellence every day, highly competitive wages, a generous benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401K, paid time off, and other perks.

Division:Surgical Services

Unit and location: PACU, Building D, 3rd Floor 

Specialty certification needed: CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse)

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: 
• 16 recovery bays (Building A)
• 6 recovery bays (Building C)
• No treatment areas

Scope of service: 
• The post-anesthesia nurse specializes in a wide variety of surgeries and surgical diagnoses that are found in both pediatric and adult populations. 
• Within the PACU, the clinical RN is expected to be proficient in airway management, invasive blood pressure monitoring and administering inotropic agents, evaluating for conditions such as sepsis, or any other physiologic change that could be elicited by general anesthesia.

Most common diagnoses: 
• Surgical procedures range from routine appendectomies and cholecystectomies to craniotomies, video-assisted thoracotomies, and complex vascular surgeries.

Professional assets: 
• Within in the PACU, a strong critical care background is a must. 
• The post anesthesia nurse must be able to function independently and in collaboration with other nursing staff and medical providers. 
• The PACU is fast-paced environment where the bedside nurse must be able to identify trends and intervene quickly.

Shift hours and unit-based resources:
• Shift lengths are traditionally 9 to 10 hours long with variable start times of 0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, or 1200. 
• Night shift staff work a traditional 12-hour shift with a start time of 1900. 
• Weekend call is required.
• Department resources consist of CNAs, float/resource nurses, charge nurse, assistant nurse manager, nurse manager, and AIC or Anesthesia in Charge.

Collaborative resources: 
• The PACU nurses at Salem Health work independently and collaboratively with our anesthesia physician partners, as well as inter-departmentally to optimize and provide an excellent patient care experience.

Nurse manager contact: 
Dianne Powers, BSN, RN, CPAN
503-814-8902
Dianne.Powers@salemhealth.org  

Division: Surgical Services

Unit and location: Prep & Recovery, Building A &C, 2nd Floor

Specialty certification needed: ACLS, PALS
 

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: Building A, 16 private rooms; Building C prep, 10 bays; Building C Stage 2, eight bays    

Scope of service: Specializing in pre-surgery preparation as well as stage 2 recovery for patients being discharged to home after surgery. 
    
Most common diagnoses: 
• There is no common diagnosis.  
• As a team member you would prep and/or recover everything from an open heart to an esophogastroduodenoscopy and everything in between.   
   
Professional assets: 
• A busy unit with quick patient turnover, requiring employees who are self-motivated, have great attention to detail, and able to deliver timely competent nursing care. 
• Frequent skills include IV starts, nerve blocks, and solid assessment skills. 
     
Shift hours and unit-based resources: 0600-1630, 0900-1930, and 1100-2130.      

Collaborative resources: The interprofessional team may include: rapid response team, house supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, unit clerk, 1:1 patient observer, transport tem, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritionist, rehab activities (OT, PT, speech), clinical pharmacist, social service/case management, spiritual services, hospitalist, intensivist and an admission/discharge nurse.

Nurse manager contact: 
Kelly Blanco, MSN, RN
503-814-8897
Kelly.Blanco@salemhealth.org  

Certifications: CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse)

A 24 bed unit specializing in the physical rehabilitation of individuals with both surgical and traumatic orthopedic and neurologic conditions, strokes, and a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions that impact an individual’s functionality and independence. The unit utilizes an interdisciplinary team model lead by 2 board certified physiatrists who are located on the unit 7 days per week. Our unit boasts a beautiful therapy garden for outdoor activities and a therapy apartment, both aimed at allowing patients the opportunity to practice skills they will need for a safe return to the community.

Division: Imaging RNs

Unit and location: First floor, building A

Specialty certification needed: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC may be substituted for PALS. Telemetry monitoring and demonstrated proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation. Conscious sedation competency mandatory. Nurses should have critical care background. Optional certification in certified radiology nursing (CRN).

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: Any imaging department room may serve as a procedure room. Rooms dedicated to procedural care include ultrasound 3, 4, and 5; CT rooms 1 and 2; and mammography imaging rooms 1 and 7. There is limited procedural capacity in staging bays 3, 4 and 5.

Scope of service: Specialize in providing ambulatory outpatient care as well as inpatient procedure based care. Patients are med-surg to intermediate care level patients. Procedures are minimally to moderately invasive needle based-procedures that may or may not require conscious sedation. Conscious sedation provided for noninvasive imaging for patients requiring such. Cardiac telemetry monitoring for patients requiring such and may be in department for an extended period of time. Cardiology care can include assisting with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), cardioversions and assisting with dobutamine cardiac stress tests. RN staffing is typically 1:1.

Most common diagnoses: ESLD, cirrhosis, Hepatitis A/B/C, pulmonary disease, heart failure, renal disease, cancer, r/o cancer, cardiac arrhythmia, r/o MI, drain placement.

Professional assets: Imaging RNs work hand-in-hand with a variety of professionals including radiologists, interventional radiologists, physician assistants, ultrasound technologists, CT technologists, MRI technologists, NM technologists, X-ray technologists, mammography technologists and telemetry trained unit clerks. Imaging RNs also provide back-up care for cardiologists.

Shift hours and unit-based resources: Imaging RNs staff between the hours of 0700 and 1930, Monday thru Friday, to a core of 4 RNs. Weekend coverage is between the hours of 0800 and 1800. Weekend staffing is 1 RN only. There is no call for imaging RNs.

Collaborative resources: Imaging doctors, physician assistants, lead imaging technologists, and imaging managers. Imaging RNs can also call on house resources such as rapid response team, assigned house supervisor, patient transportation, and interpretative services.

Nurse manager contact:
Michael Devine, RN, BSN
Imaging ANM
503-814-9723

Certifications: CRN (Certified Radiologic Nurse), CVRN (Cardiac Vascular Nursing)

The Cath Lab is located in Bldg A, 2nd Floor. The department supports a patient population primarily consisting of adults (both inpatients and outpatients) with cardiovascular disease or those in need of interventional procedures that require fluoroscopy. This includes inpatients and outpatients referred by primary care physicians, cardiologists, vascular surgeons, intensivists and nephrologists. Patient needs include continuous cardiac monitoring, procedural sedation, femoral arterial access management, and often times other interventions such as intubation and/or cardioversion or defibrillation. A multi-disciplinary team including radiologic technologists, registered nurses, and support staff assist and support patients and physicians throughout the intraprocedure process. The Cath Lab treats an average of 22 patients/day in 5 procedure rooms. Hours of operation are 0630-1800 Mon-Fri with an on-call staff evenings and weekends to manage emergency cases. The On-Call team has a designated 20 minute response time from time of page until they are dressed and in the procedure room preparing to care for the designated patient.

Certifications: CRN (Certified Radiologic Nurse), CVRN (Cardiac Vascular Nursing)

The Radial Cath Lab is an extension of Cath Lab services, located across campus from the main Cath Lab, in Bldg C, 3rd Floor. The Radial Cath Lab is focused exclusively on the outpatient population where catheterization is suited for the radial artery approach. This department supports freely mobile adults with cardiovascular disease referred by primary care physicians and cardiologists. Patient needs include cardiac diagnosis and intervention by fluoroscopy along with continuous cardiac monitoring, procedural sedation, and occasionally other interventions. A multi-disciplinary team including radiologic technologists, registered nurses, and support staff assist and support patients and physicians throughout the pre-, intra-, and post-procedure process. Patients are recovered in this area by the IRU staff and discharged same day after their procedures. The Radial Cath Lab treats an average of 25 patients/week in 1 procedure room. Hours of operation are 06:30-16:00 Mon-Thurs. They partner with the IRU Team who preps and recovers their patients.

Certifications: CRN (Certified Radiologic Nurse), CVRN (Cardiac Vascular Nursing)

The IRU is a sister unit to the Cath Labs. The IRU is located next to the main Cath Lab in Bldg A on the 2nd Floor next to the Prep-Recovery area and consists of 18 single patient rooms. There is also an extension of this department across campus in Bldg C conjoined with the Radial Cath Lab that allows for 5 patients. Patients come to the IRU to be prepped and then recovered from their procedure(s). Some procedures that do not require catheterization or fluoroscopy can be done in the IRU itself (Loop Recorder Insertions, Cardioversions, Trans-esophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) are just a few). The IRU also supports preps and recovers patients undergoing invasive procedures in the Radiology Department. A multi-disciplinary team including registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, pharmacy technicians, and other support staff assist patients and physicians throughout the pre-, intra-, and post-procedure process. They manage approximately 100 patients / week. Hours of operation are 05:30-21:30 Mon-Fri.

Division: Cardiac Rehab

Unit and location: First floor, Building B

Specialty certification needed: N/A; Optional-AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehab Professional

Size of unit, number of beds and treatment areas: 13 staff; 0 beds/treatment areas (OP education only)

Scope of service: Specializes in monitored and supervised exercise and education helping patients who have been diagnosed with a heart condition confidently resume a normal life as quickly as possible.

Most common diagnoses: MI, CABG, PCI, Valve replacement, heart failure, LVAD, heart transplant, stable angina

Professional assets: Telemetry monitoring; blood pressures; monitored exercise program; heart disease risk factor management and education, including maintaining a healthy weight, heart-healthy eating, avoiding tobacco and environmental smoke, beginning and maintaining a personalized exercise plan, managing blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes, psychosocial/stress assessment and counseling, opportunity to meet and share stories with other patients and improved communication with doctors/other health care providers about a patient’s progress following their cardiac event. 

Shift hours and unit-based resources: Monday through Friday, 0700-1715, nurses, exercise specialists, respiratory therapist

Collaborative resources: Nursing, exercise specialists, respiratory therapist, rapid response, cardiologists, registered dietitian

Nurse manager contact:
Katie Aguirre
Cardio Clinical Operations Manager
503-814-2151

 

Certifications: CMSRN (Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse), PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nursing), CVRN (Cardiac Vascular Nursing)

The Salem Hospital Anticoagulation Clinic manages the anticoagulation therapy for outpatients referred to the clinic by a licensed practitioner. The clinic serves more than 90 patients daily with disorders ranging from heart valve replacement, atrial fibrillation and deep-vein thrombosis, to those recovering from some types of stroke. RNs monitor patients during regular clinic visits to determine the best dose of therapy and work with patients to improve adherence to therapy and recommended clinic visits.

Certifications: OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse), Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN)

The Salem Cancer Institute Support Services team includes oncology certified nurse navigators, social workers, and dietitians providing resources and support in an outpatient setting for patients and families from point of concern throughout treatment. Nurse navigators help patients and families: identify needs, assist with problem solving, understand diagnosis and treatment options, learn what to expect from treatment, manage symptoms and side effects, navigate appointments, understand medications, find community support services, and facilitate communication between clinicians to assure continuity of care.

Certifications: OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

The Salem Health Clinical Research department has a variety of treatment and quality-of-life protocols available in partnership with our medical and radiation oncology providers. We have an average of 12 to 16 active trials available. We also have an affiliation with Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) through our affiliation with OHSU that provides greater access to clinical trials and brings cutting-edge research to our community.

Certifications: OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

Salem Health has provided Radiation Oncology services for over 35 years. Our department is committed to offering the latest technology with the Trilogy Rapid Arc, TrueBeam stereotactic radiosurgery, Calypso, and the Varian Real-time Position Management system. We also have a dedicated treatment space for high dose rate brachytherapy. Our team includes physicians, nurses, medical assistants, therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, and support staff caring for an average of 75 patients each day.

Certifications: OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

Gynecologic Oncology is a joint program between Salem Health and OHSU with OHSU surgeon specialists seeing patients in clinic and performing surgery weekly in Salem. This means patients and their families can stay close to home for this specialty care. Comprehensive services include oncology certified nurses and providers, care coordination by a dedicated gyn/onc nurse, access to clinical trial networks, direct collaboration with Salem Cancer Institute support services, dedicated survivorship clinic, gynecologic cancer support group, and a community cervical cancer screening. The department sees nearly 200 patients each year.

Certifications: CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse), COCN (Certified Ostomy Care Nurse), CRNI (Certified Registered Nurse Infusion)

The Infusion and Wound Care Clinic is an RN-led interdisciplinary team providing physician directed care to outpatients. The patient population includes those with multiple diagnoses, infections, cancer, blood disorders and wound care not requiring admission to the hospital. Nurses also provide care for implanted intrathecal pumps. Patients are referred from primary physicians, surgeons, medical oncologists, pediatric physicians, ENT physicians, GI physicians, vascular surgeons, cardiologists, to name a few. We provide support to inpatient areas for implanted intrathecal pumps. All direct care staff are BLS-certified with two ACLS-certified RNs. Of the 23 direct care nurses, 12 are nationally certified. This clinic consists of six private wound care treatment rooms, eight private infusion treatment rooms, one outpatient ostomy room, and nine open room non-private treatment chairs. Census runs 65-to-100 patients per day.