Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Samaritan Albany General Hospital in Albany, OR is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, age-appropriate patient care in the Emergency Department, following the nursing process and Oregon State Board of Nursing scope.

The role requires BLS at hire, ACLS/PALS within 90 days, TNCC/ATCN within six months; CEN preferred. Night shift, full-time, on-site with relocation options for new hires.

Qualifications

• BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
• TNCC/ATCN required within six months of hire.
• CEN preferred.

Skills

Social perceptiveness

Adaptability

Time management

Communication

Education

Healthcare Provider Level BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC/ATCN

CEN preferred

Job description

Facility Samaritan Albany General Hospital

Location Albany, OR

Schedule - Shift .9 (72 hrs/pp) - Night

Department AGH Emergency

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $55.53 - $85.29

*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

Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.

AGH Emergency:

ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.

TNCC/ATCN required within six (6) months of hire.

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)

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

SQUAT Repetitive

REACH – Upward

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

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