Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE P rovides and assures quality care for patients of all ages, including neonatal through geriatrics. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, provides effective management and support for employees. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION T he 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 C urrent unencumbered Oregon RN L icense required. BSN preferred. One (1) year RN experience required. Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire. Successful completion of management courses/education program preferred. NLH E mergency: ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire. TNCC / ATCN required within six (6) months of hire. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES S ocial 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. Communication and team building: Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects. PHYSICAL DEMANDS R arely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) WALK – INCLINE KNEEL (on knees) CRAWL (hands & knees) ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE / MACHINERY CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds SQUAT R epetitive SIT WALK - LEVEL SURFACE SQUAT S tatic (hold >30 sec) ROTATE TRUNK S itting ROTATE TRUNK S tanding REACH - Upward MANUAL DEXTERITY H ands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH F ingers LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 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, 0 - 20 pounds STAND BEND FORWARD at waist REACH - Forward GRASP H and/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)