RN - Ambulatory Care Dept - FT .9 DAYS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Terminology, theory, techniques and practices of professional nursing including normal conditions of the specialty to which assigned;
• Concepts of medical, surgical asepsis and disease process;
• Knowledge of and practice of safe body mechanics;
• Knowledge of and ability to use specialized equipment for assigned unit.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Willingness to cross train to Stress Lab and Diagnostic Imaging. Current Oregon RN license.

PREFERRED

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN);
• One-year experience working with physicians and radiologists performing invasive procedures.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Medium to high physical and mental demand capabilities required;
• Frequent stooping, bending, and reaching;
• Constant walking, standing, lifting at least 50 pounds or more, pushing/pulling regulated hospital equipment;
• Occasional sitting;
• Functioning under periods of stress, trauma, and/or disease.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates and applies an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques;
• Applies nursing knowledge in accordance with corporate and procedures and adheres to policies and procedures of the department and of the hospital;
• P Practices professional nursing within the Oregon State Board’s Scope of Practice at all times and maintains awareness of the RN’s professional responsibility to safeguard the patient at all times;
• Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively using pertinent data with physicians, patients, families and peers;
• Effectively and accurately and timely communicates problems and participates in their resolution;
• Actively listens to and resolves immediate problems;
• Understands the workflow of the Diagnostic Imaging Department;
• Regularly reviews for in progress to ensure care is proceeding as scheduled;
• Involves patients and families in education and preparation for discharge;
• Consistently demonstrates a timely and dependable attitude in all aspects of work assignments; meets deadlines for assigned projects;
• Effectively utilizes time management;
• Actively involved with orientation and training of newly hired staff as assigned;
• Demonstrates an ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crises and emergent situations;
• Expected to sign up for weekend call on a rotated basis. Call hours are 0700-1900 Saturday and Sunday.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned.

PAY RANGE

• $53.87- $76.92