RN Operating Room
St. Charles Health System
RN Operating Room
St. Charles Health System
Regional health system operating four hospitals
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: RN - Operating Room - System
REPORTS TO POSITION: Department Manager/Director
DEPARTMENT: Varies
DATE LAST REVIEWED: July 2026
OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: These RN positions include bedside RNs on various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments include all Operating Room and Open Heart departments. These departments provide specialized care to patients throughout their perioperative experience.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse, this position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.
Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.
Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.
Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.
Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
Performs stand by callback as assigned. Varies by department.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: As required by RN licensure.
Preferred: BSN
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Required: Current Oregon RN license
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
PALS
ACLS
Preferred: Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. CNOR)
EXPERIENCE:
Required: 1 year OR experience required. Completion of St. Charles Health System Perioperative 101 or equivalent may be considered.
Fully trained and proficient in Preop Holding and PACU within 6 months of hire after completion of the internal cross-training program.
Call required on a rotating basis.
Preferred: Scrubbing experience.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
General:
Call required on a rotating basis.
Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP
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Schedule Weekly Hours:
40Caregiver Type:
RegularShift:
Variable (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?
NoJob Family:
NON CONTRACT RN MADRASScheduled Days of the Week:
Variable with CallShift Start & End Time:
0630-1700Regional health system operating four hospitals
St. Charles Health System operates four hospitals and employs over 220 medical providers to deliver medical care in Central Oregon. It offers a full range of health services—from routine treatments to specialized care—through its hospitals and clinics. Patients receive care across inpatient stays, outpatient procedures, and community health programs managed by the system. Revenue comes from charging for patient care services, and the organization funds ongoing operations plus capital projects to expand and upgrade facilities. Its edge over competitors comes from being the largest regional health care system in Central Oregon with an integrated network of hospitals and clinicians, enabling coordinated care across multiple sites. The goal is to improve community health and work toward America’s healthiest community by expanding access to care and partnering with local organizations.
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