Highlights
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Progressive Care Unit provides direct care or influences care for acutely ill patients who are moderately stable with an elevated risk for instability. Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Corvallis, OR |
Description
- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse within the CNA scope of practice. Performs clerical duties within the department or patient care team as assigned.
- DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The Progressive Care Unit provides direct care or influences care for acutely ill patients who are moderately stable with an elevated risk for instability. The PCU provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides advanced monitoring, assessments, and interventions.
- EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Current unencumbered Oregon CNA certification required.
- Healthcare provider level BLS required upon hire.
- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 - LADDER
LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs
CARRY2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUATStatic (hold >30 sec)
KNEEL(on knees)
PULL(0-20 pounds force)
SIT
CLIMB - STAIRS
LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
SQUATRepetitive
ROTATE TRUNKSitting
ROTATE TRUNKStanding
PULL(40 - 60 pounds force)
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT(Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
REACH- Upward
MANUAL DEXTERITYHands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCHFingers
LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
STAND
BEND FORWARDat waist
REACH -Forward
GRASPHand/Fist
PUSH(0-20 pounds force)
PUSH(20-40 pounds force)
PUSH(40-60 pounds force)
PUSH(60 or more pounds force)