Registered Nurse (RN) Specialist - Urgent Care - Samaritan Health Services : Job Details
Registered Nurse (RN) Specialist - Urgent Care
Samaritan Health ServicesJob Location : Albany,OR, USA
- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Provides safe, quality nursing care under the direction of Samaritan Health Services practitioners and the Clinic Supervisor for patients within scope of practice. Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient record and relaying test results.
- DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The Urgent Care teams at Samaritan Health Services treat conditions that require immediate attention but are not considered to be life-threatening or severe enough to be cared for in the hospital emergency department.
- EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current Oregon RN licensure required.
- Healthcare Provider BLS required.
- Experience and/or training with computer applications preferred.
- Previous experience in area of specialty for clinic applying for (i.e. ob/gyn; UC; Dermatology) preferred.
- AGH Urgent Care WI Geary St:
- ACLS required within six (6) months of hire.
- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- 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.
- 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 - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
- Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
- Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- 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.
- 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)
WALK - INCLINE
LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0 -36 ) 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT(Knee to chest: 24 -54 ) 20 - 40 Lbs
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
CLIMB - STAIRS
LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0 -36 ) 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0 -36 ) 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT(Waist to Eye: up to 54 ) 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT(Overhead: 54 and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
SQUATRepetitive
KNEEL(on knees)
REACH -Forward
REACH- Upward
SIT
STAND
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT(Knee to chest: 24 -54 ) 0 - 20 Lbs
SQUATStatic (hold>30 sec)
BEND FORWARDat waist
ROTATE TRUNKSitting
ROTATE TRUNKStanding
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCHFingers
GRASPHand/Fist
CARRY1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
MANUAL DEXTERITYHands/wrists