Samaritan Health Services

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency

Samaritan Health Services • $75K — $90K *
Corvallis, OR 97330In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
  • Healthcare Provider Level BLS certification upon hire.
  • ACLS and PALS certifications required within 90 days of hire.
  • TNCC/ATCN certifications required within six months of hire.
  • Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize the nursing process to provide direct and indirect patient care.
  • Assess and manage a diverse range of medical conditions in an emergency setting.
  • Administer care to patients, including children, with critical cardiac and trauma needs.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members.
  • Adapt care approaches based on the age-related needs of patients.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Support for ongoing education and certification for career advancement.
  • Flexible scheduling options to maintain work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • The 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
    • The 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
    • Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
    • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
    • GSR Emergency:
      • ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
      • TNCC/ATCN required within six (6) months of hire.
      • Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements for moderate complexity testing.
  • 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)
      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)
      Frequently
      (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)

About Samaritan Health Services

Samaritan Health Services is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and health services caring for more than 250,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. It is based in Corvallis, Oregon and has facilities in Albany, Lebanon, Newport, Lincoln City and Waldport. The health system includes five hospitals, more than 80 primary care and specialty clinics, senior living communities, and home health and hospice services. Samaritan Health Services is affiliated with the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and is a partner in the OHSU Partners network. The health system is also a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Learn more about Samaritan Health Services
Size
5,500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1970
* Ladders Estimates

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