Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency
Samaritan Health Services · Newport, OR · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Experience/Qualifications
- Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
- Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
- American Heart Association ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) TNCC or ATCN required within six (6) months of hire.
- Previous ED nurse experience preferred, will train qualified RN depending on level of previous acute care experience and hospital need.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (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 40 - 60 lbs, squat static, kneel, sit, lift 20 - 40 lbs, carry 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds, reach upward, pull 20-40 pounds force, walk level surface, lift 0 - 20 lbs, carry 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds, rotate trunk, 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.