*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees.
Previous experience may be required.
Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will play a crucial role in the experience of our patients by providing exceptional care.
Samaritan Albany General Hospital is special not only for its excellent healthcare services, but also for its commitment to serving our communities, and creating a healing environment that extends beyond the hospital walls.
Albany has been coined the "All-American City" and is located just off Interstate 5 in the heart of the beautiful Willamette Valley.
Albany offers direct access to all areas of the state to its more than 56,000 residents.
The Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean are all within an hour and a half driving time, making Albany an excellent locale for outdoor recreation.
In addition, the position offers the following benefits:
Competitive Salary
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Savings Plans
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this exciting opportunity!
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 Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care Unit support patients experiencing a variety of complex and high risk conditions and provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides intensive monitoring, assessments, and interventions.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
AGH ICU-CCU:
ACLS and PALS required within six (6) months of hire.
TNCC required within one (1) year of hire.
Previous ICU experience preferred.
If responsible for floating to Post Anesthesia Care, PACU experience required.
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
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PULL (20-40 pounds force)
STAND
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
BEND FORWARD at waist
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
None specified