Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency

JOB SUMMARY
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PURPOSE T
he 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 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
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EDUCATION
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QUALIFICATIONS C
urrent unencumbered Oregon
RN
license required. Healthcare Provider Level
BLS
required upon hire.
LCH E
mergency
RN
:
ACLS
and
PALS
required within 90 days of hire.
TNCC
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ATCN
required within six (6) months of hire. Certified Emergency Nurse preferred.
KNOWLEDGE
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SKILLS
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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. 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 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)
CLIMB
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STAIRS LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT
(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs
SQUAT S
tatic (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 R
epetitive
ROTATE TRUNK S
itting
REACH
– Upward
PULL
(20-40 pounds force)
WALK
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LEVEL SURFACE LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY
2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
ROTATE TRUNK S
tanding
MANUAL DEXTERITY H
ands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH F
ingers
PULL
(0-20 pounds force)
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)