Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg – Lebanon, OR

Job Type: OTHER
Job Category: No category info available
Location: Lebanon, OR
Posted Date: 2024-11-23
Company: Samaritan Health Services

  • 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 Medical Surgical unit specializes in the care of acutely ill adults and of those who require surgery both emergent and elective. Medical Surgical patients are given the highest standards of professional care by registered nurses and nurse assistants. Specialty certification in Medical Surgical Nursing is strongly encouraged and supported.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
    • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
    • LCH Med Surg:
      • ACLS required within six (6) months of hire.
  • 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)

       

      None specified
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