Registered Nurse (RN) ICU. Job in Corvallis Gr8Jobs

Summary

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 provides direct care or influences care for acutely/critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems. The ICU 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.

GSR ICU-CCU

ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.

TNCC/ATCN

required within six (6) months of hire. Previous ICU experience preferred, will train qualified RN with other Critical Care experience. Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements for moderate complexity testing.

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) 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) KNEEL (on knees)

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 (

Overhead:

54" and above) 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20
• 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting REACH

• Upward PULL (20-40 pounds force) 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 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)