Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU-CCU

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)

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