Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks an Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to deliver safe, age-appropriate direct and indirect patient care under the Oregon State Board of Nursing scope. You will apply the nursing process within a fast-paced, diverse clinical setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, rapid assessment, and adherence to CAP testing requirements, with required BLS, ACLS/PALS within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
• TNCC/ATCN required within six (6) months of hire.
• Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to CAP requirements for moderate complexity testing.

Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Adaptability

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Oregon RN license

Job description

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 upon hire.
• GSR Emergency:
• ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
• TNCC/ATCN required within six (6) months of hire.
• 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-appropriate 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 (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
• PULL (20-40 pounds force)
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• STAND
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• REACH - Forward
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
• PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)