Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Infusion

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 A
mbulatory Infusion staff are knowledgeable in the care of patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, infections and more. We provide expert care to the patients and all of their infusion needs.
EXPERIENCE
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EDUCATION
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QUALIFICATIONS C
urrent unencumbered Oregon
RN
license required. Healthcare Provider Level
BLS
required.
KNOWLEDGE
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SKILLS
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ABILITIES C
omputer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information. Critical thinking - Ability to analyze, organize, prioritize and make effective critical decisions. Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Possess skills to make appropriate, independent decisions or seek help appropriately. Ability to initiate proper action and accept responsibility for such actions. Demonstrates professional accountability. Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice. Ability to assess, evaluate and reassess, using the nursing process; the ongoing needs of the patient, patient's family and organize resources to meet those needs. Knowledge of role for applicable Plain Language Alerts.
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
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INCLINE LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 – 60 Lbs
CARRY
2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
SQUAT S
tatic (hold >30 sec)
KNEEL
(on knees)
PUSH
(40 - 60 pounds force)
PULL
(40 - 60 pounds force)
WALK
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LEVEL SURFACE LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs
CARRY
2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT R
epetitive
BEND FORWARD
at waist
PUSH
(0 - 20 pounds force)
PUSH
(20 - 40 pounds force)
PULL
(0 - 20 pounds force)
PULL
(20 - 40 pounds force)
SIT STAND CLIMB
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STAIRS 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
ROTATE TRUNK S
itting
ROTATE TRUNK S
tanding
REACH
- Upward
PINCH F
ingers
GRASP H
and/Fist
REACH
- Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY H
ands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY