Registered Nurse (RN) - LDRP
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: November 9, 2024
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Job Description:
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 Center for Women and Families at GSRMC is a high reliability,
team-oriented department serving a diverse population of patients
from our three area counties. The center provides Evidenced Based
care to Pediatric, Gynecological, and Obstetrical patients in
collaboration with local OB/GYN physicians, Certified Nurse
Midwives, Pediatric Hospitalists, Lactation Consultants, and a
highly skilled nursing team. Delivery rate averages 850 births per
a year, and a low primary C-section rate validated by national
recognition for prevention for the first C-section in collaboration
with GSRMC CNM and OB provider groups. The Center for Women and
Families is a member of the Oregon Maternal Data Collaborative,
participating in statewide safety initiatives and QI data
collection with an active team of nurses who demonstrate a
long-term commitment to advancing care and supporting the patient
and family throughout the lifespan.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
NRP required within six (6) months of hire.
STABLE required within one (1) year of hire.
Perinatal related RNC certification preferred.
GSR LDRP:
Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to
the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements for
moderate complexity testing.
GSR Labor and Delivery:
ACLS required within six (6) months of hire.
Basic Fetal Monitoring skills preferred.
Labor and Delivery experience preferred.
OR/C-Section circulation experienced preferred.
GSR Special Care Nursery:
Special Care Nursery Level II or III or equivalent experience in
care and stabilization of sick neonate preferred.
GSR Mother Baby Unit:
Basic Perinatal nursing, Med/Surg and/or Mother/Baby post delivery
experience preferred.
GSR Pediatric:
PALS required within six (6) months of hire.
Acute Care Pediatric experience 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.
GSR LDRP All: Ability to function effectively in crisis situations.
Possess critical, independent thinking skills. Basic knowledge of
lactation and the initiation of breastfeeding. Knowledge of all
perinatal emergency alarms.
GSR Labor and Delivery: Knowledge of the physical and psychological
changes of pregnancy, birth and the immediate postpartum period for
the mother and her neonate. Ability to initiate appropriate
interventions in caring for the family during the immediate newborn
period, accepts responsibility for actions. Possess assessment
skills specific to the high risk pregnancy. Ability to initiate an
intravenous line. Basic knowledge of pharmacodynamics of anesthesia
and analgesia.
GSR Postpartum Gynecological Unit: Knowledge of the physical and
psychological changes of pregnancy, birth and the immediate
postpartum period for the mother and her neonate. Ability to
initiate appropriate interventions in caring for the family after
delivery. Basic knowledge of lactation and the initiation of
breastfeeding.
GSR Nursery: Knowledge of the physical and psychological changes of
the neonate immediately after birth, and during the newborn period.
Ability to initiate appropriate interventions in caring for the
family during the immediate newborn period, accepts responsibility
for actions. Possess assessment skills specific to the high risk
neonate.
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) - LDRP, Healthcare , Corvallis, Oregon
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