LPN

LPN Relocation Allowance (up to) Relocation Allowance (up to): $3,000 Facility Samaritan Albany General Hospital Req # Req #: 78361 Location Albany, OR Schedule

• Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp)

•

Day Department AGH Pre-Op Clinic Remote Status Remote Status:

OnSite Salary Range Salary Range:

$28.85

• $42.37 Apply Now Save Job Saved
• Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees.

Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the direction of the Registered Nurse, is accountable for providing safe, age-specific, direct and indirect patient care within the scope of practice of the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Preoperative department provides comprehensive care for surgical patients through preoperative examination, testing and assessment. The department ensures better outcomes by addressing existing medical conditions or potential problems that may arise during surgery.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Current unencumbered Oregon LPN Licensure required. Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.

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.

Compliance:

Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards. Use knowledge and judgment skills to determine whether events or processes comply.

Problem Solving:

Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Team Building:

Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

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) CLIMB
• STAIRS LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 40
• 60 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) KNEEL (on knees)

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting

• (Circulating RN)

SIT 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 (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 20

• 40 Lbs LIFT (

Overhead:

54" and above) 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20
• 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive REACH
• Upward PULL (20-40 pounds force) STAND
• (Circulating RN) WALK
• LEVEL

SURFACE LIFT

(Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0
• 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers PULL (0-20 pounds force) STAND

• (Scrub RN)

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting

• (Scrub RN)

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)

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