Clinical Nurse - Neuro Trauma Care Unit

Location Site: Salem Hospital Main CampusDepartment:SH NTCU Neuro Care UnitPosition Type: Full TimeStart Time: 19:00Pioneering 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 be responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide safe, quality healthcare to patients. Your conscientious and positive communication style will allow you to work best with a team of seasoned professionals and play a key role in patient care and interaction.A7W/NCU is a 30-bed intermediate/medical telemetry level unit that serves patients who suffer from a wide variety of brain or nervous system disorders such as stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, seizure, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Guillain-Barre, brain tumors and injuries, post-surgical craniotomy, spinal injuries, and central nervous system infections including meningitis and encephalitis. NCU staff receive specialized training in the neurosciences and are certified in NIHS assessment, swallow screen evaluation, and spinal immobilization. Certification growth opportunities include Certified Neuroscience RN (CNRN) and Stroke Certified RN (SCRN) through the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing and CCRN and PCCN through American Association of Critical Care Nurses.NCU is a proud recipient of the Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center (PSC) Certification and the Joint Commission Spine Center of Excellence Certification. Staff work closely with our neurosurgeons and neurologists to provide the best-possible outcome for each patient.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 candidatesFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday payOnsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic 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:Requires BSN or BAN or non-nursing Bachelor's Degree with MSN OR ADN with an agreement to complete BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire.ADN with 5+ years of experience not required to get BSN.Current and unrestricted license to practice nursing in the state of Oregon.A minimum of one (1) year experience required.Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association required.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