JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Transition position provides guided orientation for newly graduated Registered Nurses to help integrate and apply medical knowledge and sharpen technical skills specific to Ambulatory Care.
Provides safe, quality nursing care for patients within scope of practice, under the direction of Samaritan Health Services clinicians and Clinic Leadership.
Assists clinicians in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders / refills, maintaining patient record and relaying test results.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Primary Care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine and internal medicine providers.
They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS Current unencumbered Oregon RN licensure required. Healthcare Provider BLS required.
Experience or training with computer applications preferred.
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
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
SQUAT Repetitive
KNEEL (on knees)
REACH - Upward
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
SQUAT Static (hold >
30 sec)
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists
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)