Registered Nurse (RN) – ED – Corvallis, OR

Job Type: OTHER
Job Category: No category info available
Location: Corvallis, 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 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.
    • GSR 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.
      • Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements for moderate complexity testing.
  • 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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