Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU-CCU

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 supports 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 upon hire.
• AGH ICU-CCU: ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
• TNCC/ATCN required within six (6) months of hire.
• If responsible for floating to Post Anesthesia Care, PACU experience required.
• Previous ICU experience 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)
Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
Continually (67 – 100% of the time)

Activity Frequency 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) Not applicable Kneel Not applicable Sit Not applicable 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 Not applicable Carry 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds Not applicable Squat repetitive Not applicable Rotate trunk sitting Not applicable Reach upward Not applicable Pull (20-40 pounds force) Not applicable Walk - level surface lift (floor to waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 lbs Carry 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds Not applicable Rotate trunk standing Not applicable Bend forward at waist Not applicable Reach forward Not applicable Grasp hand/fist Not applicable Push (0-20 pounds force) Not applicable Push (20-40 pounds force) Not applicable Push (40-60 pounds force) Not applicable Push (60 or more pounds force) Not applicable