Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

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

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, age-appropriate direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process, in accordance with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

Working on the Medical Surgical unit, the nurse cares for acutely ill adults and surgical patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Oregon RN license is required.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
• Practice within the Oregon State Board of Nursing scope of practice.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Adaptability/Flexibility

Time Management

Communication

Education

Oregon RN license

BLS

ACLS within 90 days

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 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-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)
• (11 - 33% of the time)

Summary

• Occasionally
• (11 - 33% of the time)
• (34 - 66% of the time)
• (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)