Registered Nurse (RN) – LDRP

Occasionally

(11 – 33% of the time)

• Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.
• 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 LDRP team offers labor, delivery and recovery including post partum and newborn care by a highly trained team of nurses and medical staff in a family centered caring and medically safe environment. All sites are trained in GYN surgical care, while AGH practices pediatrics as well.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
• AGH LDRP:
• ACLS and NRP required within six (6) months of hire.
• STABLE and PALS required within one (1) year of hire.
• 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)

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

PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

PULL (20-40 pounds force)

STAND

WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0″-36″) 0 – 20 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 0 – 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH – Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

None specified