Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Samaritan Health Services; Lincoln City (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Lincoln City, Oregon is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide age-appropriate patient care using the nursing process within the Oregon State Board of Nursing scope of practice. The role emphasizes safety, direct and indirect patient care on the Medical Surgical unit, with ACLS required within 90 days of hire and BLS on hire.

Oregon RN license is required. This role offers opportunities to work with a diverse patient population and collaborate with a dedicated

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process within Oregon Board of Nursing scope.
• Collaborate with the medical team to plan, implement and document patient care for medical-surgical patients.
• Prioritize patient needs, ensure timely interventions, and maintain thorough communications with the care team.

Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Adaptability/Flexibility

Time Management

Communication

Job description

• 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.
  

• 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 Medical Surgical unit specializes in the care of acutely ill adults and of those who require surgery both emergent and elective. Medical Surgical patients are given the highest standards of professional care by staff. Specialty certification in Medical Surgical Nursing is strongly encouraged and supported.
  

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• NLH Med Surg:
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
  

• 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)

Summary
Occasionally

• 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 Medical Surgical unit specializes in the care of acutely ill adults and of those who require surgery both emergent and elective. Medical Surgical patients are given the highest standards of professional care by staff. Specialty certification in Medical Surgical Nursing is strongly encouraged and supported.
  

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• NLH Med Surg:
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
  

• 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)

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)
• 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)