Assistant Nurse Manager - Ambulatory Surgery

JOB SUMMARY
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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 A
mbulatory Surgery provides pre, intra and post op care to surgical and procedural sedation patients. We provide service for the patient population of pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly patients. We work with a variety of provider specialties in caring for people going home that day or are being admitted to the hospital.
EXPERIENCE
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EDUCATION
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QUALIFICATIONS C
urrent unencumbered Oregon
RN L
icense required.
BSN
preferred. Healthcare Provider Level
BLS
required upon hire. One (1) year
RN
experience required. Successful completion of management courses/education program preferred.
GSR S
urgery Ambulatory:
ACLS
and
PALS
required within 90 days of hire.
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. 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
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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)