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RN - Acute Care

Curry Health Network·Gold Beach, Oregon

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide direct and indirect patient care in an acute care setting by assessing needs and implementing nursing diagnoses. Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to execute and evaluate individualized care plans and interventions.

Full-time & Per Diem | On-site | Gold Beach, OR

Compensation Range

  • $44.89 - $67.90
  • Compensation is based on experience, with a range reflecting entry-level candidates through those with 15+ years of experience. Eligible positions may also qualify for additional compensation through our Clinical Nursing Ladder Program and applicable shift, weekend, certification, or other differentials.

Additional Compensation Differential Opportunities

  • Licensed
  • Positions:
  • NOC
  • Shift (7:00 PM–7:00
  • AM): +$3.50/hour. |
  • Weekend
  • Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59
  • PM
  • Sunday): +$3.00/hour.
  • Non-Licensed
  • Positions:
  • NOC
  • Shift (7:00 PM–7:00
  • AM): +$3.00/hour. |
  • Weekend
  • Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59
  • PM
  • Sunday): +$2.00/hour.

Job summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Acute Care setting.

Assesses patients, using nursing judgement and appropriate screening protocols to determine unmet healthcare needs.

Applies nursing diagnoses to define unmet needs.

Organizes interventions to address identified needs, including performing interventions, facilitating referrals, obtaining medical orders, or providing education and case management support for the patient.

Effectively communicates identified needs and care plan with the multidisciplinary care team including providers, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, case managers, and more.

Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and adjusts the care plan accordingly.

Essential functions

Perform patient assessment considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Uses appropriate screening tools effectively.

Demonstrates understanding of pathophysiology, disease processes, and treatment standards. Applies nursing diagnoses to identified needs.

Formulates a care plan based upon identified needs and facilitates interventions and referrals as appropriate.

Performs interventions in a competent manner, applying evidence-based standards of care and protocols to guide actions. Knowledgeable regarding medications, indications, interactions, and contraindications, considering age of the patient and their clinical condition. Evaluates effectiveness of all interventions.

Formulates individualized teaching plans, evaluating effectiveness of learning. Patient and family interactions are professional.

Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Care and Documentation meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines.

Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values.

Shared values

Service

We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork

We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Curiosity

We promote learning.

Integrity

We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

Minimum job requirements

  • Education & Experience
  • Current Unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse Licensure is required. BSN Preferred.
  • Current AHA BLS, NIHSS required and ACLS required within 6 months of hire date
  • Unless chosen for New Grad Program, a minimum of 1 year of experience in an Acute Care setting is required.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Computer skills are required, specifically using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); prior use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documenting in patient records is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
  • A demonstrated ability to work well in high pressure situations is required.
  • Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Physical requirements

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities

None of the time: Taste or Smell

Up to 1/3 of the time: Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Sit, Push/Pull, Reach with hands and arms

Up 2/3 of the time and more: Stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows

None of the time: up to or more than 100 pounds

Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 100 pounds

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Up to 10 pounds

Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement

This job has special vision requirements as follows

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions

None of the time

Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock

Up to 1/3 of the time: Working near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions, risk of radiation

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

The typical noise level for the work environment is

very quiet to moderate noise.

Hearing requirements

ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions: 0 hours per day- foot control

From 1 – 2 hours per day: Grasping firm/heavy

From 3 – 4 hours per day: No requirement

From 5 – 6 hours per day: No requirement

From 7+ hours per day: hands; grasping: simple, light; fine dexterity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.

This is designated as a hard to fill position. Please refer to policy HR-A37

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Gold Beach, Oregon
Posted
May 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Curry Health Network

Curry Health Network is a rural health system comprised of a critical access hospital and three medical clinics offering primary and specialty care, and is located in the majestic beauty and temperate climate of the southern Oregon coast in the communities of Gold Beach,...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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