Clinical Nurse, Prep Recovery

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Prep Recovery
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, three 12-hour shifts, variable days

Your role with us

As a prep recovery nurse at Salem Health Hospital, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients undergoing surgical and endoscopic procedures in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting. With strong clinical judgment and keen assessment skills, you'll support patients from preoperative preparation through stage 2 recovery, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely transitions of care across all age groups.

What you'll do

• Perform timely, thorough assessments and develop individualized care plans based on patient needs, history, and recovery goals.
• Deliver age-appropriate, evidence-based nursing care throughout preoperative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, intervening in emergencies and escalating concerns as needed.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, education, and outcomes to reflect patient progress and ensure continuity of care.
• Support a safe, clean, and efficient unit environment by following infection control standards and reporting safety concerns.
• Lead by example through professional development, shared decision-making, and, when assigned, charge nurse responsibilities.
• Demonstrate adaptability by managing resources, maintaining supplies, and floating to other areas as needed.

• Bachelor of Science (BSN) or Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing, or non-nursing bachelor's degree with a Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Candidates with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) and graduates of a diploma RN program are also encouraged to apply; ADN applicants with less than five years of acute care experience will be required to sign an agreement committing to complete their BSN or MSN degree within three years of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• Minimum of one year of RN staff nurse experience.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

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.