Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis, Oregon is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The RN will deliver age-appropriate direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process, while adhering to the Oregon State Board of Nursing standards.

This role requires current Oregon RN license, BLS, ACLS/PALS within required timelines, and TNCC/ATCN within six months. CAP testing verification may be required.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon RN license required.
• BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS and PALS within 90 days; TNCC/ATCN within six months; CAP testing verification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
• Maintain practice within Oregon State Board of Nursing scope.

Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Adaptability/Flexibility

Time Management

Communication

Education

Oregon RN license

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

ATCN

CAP high school diploma verification

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-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)
• (11 - 33% 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)