Charge Nurse

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 81,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, OR, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the GSR Mental Health team. The role uses the nursing process to provide safe, age-appropriate patient care and operates within the Oregon State Board of Nursing scope.

This night-shift, .8 FTE position offers a starting bonus/relocation assistance and requires BLS certification; department-specific certifications may apply.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required for Healthcare Provider level.
• Other certifications may be required for department-specific positions.
• Registered Nurse licensure in Oregon and current practice scope adherence.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide safe, age-appropriate patient care.
• Practice within the Oregon State Board of Nursing scope of practice.
• Collaborate with the Mental Health team to coordinate care.

Skills

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patient care

Education

BLS certification

Job description

Facility Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

Schedule - Shift .8 (64 hrs/pp) - Night

Department GSR Mental Health

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $58.86 - $90.41

*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 Mental Health teams at Samaritan Health Services provide a full range of professional mental health services through a team of highly skilled psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Healthcare Provider Level BLS required. Other certifications may be required for department specific positions.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information.

Critical thinking - Ability to analyze, organize, prioritize and make effective critical decisions.

Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Possess skills to make appropriate, independent decisions or seek help appropriately. Ability to initiate proper action and accept responsibility for such actions. Demonstrates professional accountability.

Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice. Ability to assess, evaluate and reassess, using the nursing process; the ongoing needs of the patient, patient's family and organize resources to meet those needs. Knowledge of role for applicable Plain Language Alerts.

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)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 – 60 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

SQUAT Repetitive

BEND FORWARD at waist

SIT

STAND

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

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