Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Samaritan Health Services Corvallis, OR, US

Summary

Occasionally

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.

The Intensive Care Unit provides direct care or influences care for acutely/critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems. The ICU provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides intensive monitoring, assessments, and interventions.

Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
GSR ICU-CCU:

ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
TNCC/ATCN required within six (6) months of hire.
Previous ICU experience preferred, will train qualified RN with other Critical Care experience.
Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements for moderate complexity testing.

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.

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)

(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)

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