Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Samaritan Health Services
Albany, OR

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU-CCU

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 * 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