Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Albany
Posted on: November 9, 2024
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Job Description:
*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees.
Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to
Samaritan is required.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for utilizing the nursing
process to provide safe, age-appropriate, direct and indirect
patient care, while practicing within the scope of practice of the
Oregon State Board of Nursing.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Emergency Department provides care for patients with a wide
variety of needs from non-critical to emergent medical conditions
including emergent and urgent mental health care. All patients are
welcome whether walking in or arriving by emergency transport. All
Emergency Department staff are certified to care for critical
cardiac and trauma patients including children.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
AGH Emergency:
ACLS, TNCC and PALS required within six (6) months of hire.
Note: For staff hired prior to January 4th, 2021 - -ENPC is
acceptable in lieu of PALS until January 1st, 2025 to allow PALS to
be obtained upon expiration of ENPC.
CEN preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population
from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related
differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and
caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and
experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons
of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and
appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or
diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation
to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to
complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending
issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive
in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to
explain complex issues, exchange information between team members,
and tactfully discuss issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)
Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)
CLIMB - STAIRS
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs
SQUAT Static (hold > 30 sec)
KNEEL (on knees)
SIT
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT Repetitive
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
REACH - Upward
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PULL (20-40 pounds force)
STAND
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs -
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
BEND FORWARD at waist
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
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None specified
Keywords: Samaritan Health Services, Springfield , Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency, Healthcare , Albany, Oregon
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