RN-New Grad Trainee

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Newport, OR seeks a Transition RN for our New Graduate RN Program. You will apply nursing process to provide safe, age-appropriate patient care under supervision, building on your clinical knowledge and technical skills.

The role emphasizes orientation, collaboration with the medical surgical team, and adherence to Oregon Board of Nursing scope of practice. Oregon RN license and BLS are required; recent graduate from an accredited program within 12 months preferred.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program within the last 12 months for SHS New Graduate RN Program start.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
• Integrate medical knowledge and sharpen technical skills through guided orientation.
• Collaborate with the Medical Surgical team to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Adaptability/Flexibility

Time Management

Communication

Education

RN license and nursing degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Transition position provides guided orientation to help integrate and apply medical knowledge and sharpen technical skills for newly graduated Registered Nurses. 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 registered nurses and nurse assistants. 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.
• PCH Med Surg:
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school program required (must be within the previous 12 months of the SHS New Graduate RN Program start date).

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)