Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Corvallis, OR

Registered Nurse (RN) - Core Care Team

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Under the direction of the department chief, nurse leader or designee; provides practice management support to a clinical team, recognizing the patient as the central focus. Provides telephone advice to patients with minor acute problems. Serves as a patient educator in areas related to self-care. Supports the on-going management of patients with stable chronic diseases. Monitors acutely ill patients during the patient visit. Performs a variety of procedures that are within the scope of the professional nursing practice. 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. BSN preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients, coworkers and other practice customers. Ability to accurately observe, analyze and interpret general and technical data both verbal and written to accurately communicate this information. Communication and interpersonal relationship skills to initiate and maintain a collaborative care environment. Ability to work autonomously. Ability to manage high volumes of patients in a short span of time, while dealing with unpredictable issues. Personal flexibility to perform in an ever-changing work environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities while under pressure. 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 SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) REACH - Forward REACH - Upward SIT STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Knee to chest: 24#-54#) 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold #30 sec) BEND FORWARD at waist ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists * JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE * Under the direction of the department chief, nurse leader or designee; provides practice management support to a clinical team, recognizing the patient as the central focus. Provides telephone advice to patients with minor acute problems. Serves as a patient educator in areas related to self-care. Supports the on-going management of patients with stable chronic diseases. Monitors acutely ill patients during the patient visit. Performs a variety of procedures that are within the scope of the professional nursing practice. * 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. * BSN preferred. * KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES * Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients, coworkers and other practice customers. * Ability to accurately observe, analyze and interpret general and technical data both verbal and written to accurately communicate this information. * Communication and interpersonal relationship skills to initiate and maintain a collaborative care environment. * Ability to work autonomously. * Ability to manage high volumes of patients in a short span of time, while dealing with unpredictable issues. * Personal flexibility to perform in an ever-changing work environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities while under pressure. * 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 SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) REACH - Forward REACH - Upward SIT STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) BEND FORWARD at waist ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists