Charge Nurse

Experience/Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN Licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• AGH Emergency: ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
• TNCC/ATCN required within six (6) months of hire.
• CEN preferred.

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): CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time): LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): SQUAT Repetitive
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): REACH - Upward
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): PUSH (60 or more pounds force)