Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU-CCU

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

Job summary

Samaritan Albany General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ICU-CCU. The role involves providing safe, age-appropriate patient care using the nursing process, and practicing within the Oregon Board of Nursing scope. This on-site position works a night shift as part of the AGH ICU-CCU team.

Requirements include BLS on hire, ACLS/PALS within 90 days, TNCC/ATCN within six months, and ICU experience preferred. Relocation or starting bonuses may be available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• BLS at hire
• ACLS and PALS within 90 days
• TNCC/ATCN within 6 months
• PACU experience if floating to PACU
• Previous ICU experience preferred
• Social perceptiveness and communication skills
• Ability to adapt and manage time in high-risk setting

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process to provide safe, age-appropriate patient care
• Practice within Oregon State Board of Nursing scope
• Provide direct and indirect patient care in ICU-CCU environment

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC/ATCN

ICU experience

Social perceptiveness

Adaptability

Time management

Communication

Job description

Facility Samaritan Albany General Hospital

Location Albany, OR

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

Department AGH ICU-CCU

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 Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care Unit support patients experiencing a variety of complex and high risk conditions and provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides intensive monitoring, assessments, and interventions.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.

AGH ICU-CCU

ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.

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

If responsible for floating to Post Anesthesia Care, PACU experience required.

Previous ICU experience 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