Registered Nurse (RN) – ED – Newport, OR

Job Type: OTHER
Job Category: No category info available
Location: Newport, OR
Posted Date: 2024-11-22
Company: Samaritan Health Services

  • *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.
      • PCH 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.
        • Previous ED nurse experience preferred, will train qualified RN depending on level of previous acute care experience and hospital need.
        • 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)

         

        None specified
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