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Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Infusion

Samaritan Health Services

  • Dallas, OR
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

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

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    LocationDallas, OR

    Description

    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
      • Ambulatory Infusion staff are knowledgeable in the care of patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, infections and more. We provide expert care to the patients and all of their infusion needs.

    • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
      • Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
      • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
    • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
      • Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information.
      • Critical thinking - Ability to analyze, organize, prioritize and make effective critical decisions.
      • Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Possess skills to make appropriate, independent decisions or seek help appropriately. Ability to initiate proper action and accept responsibility for such actions. Demonstrates professional accountability.
      • Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice. Ability to assess, evaluate and reassess, using the nursing process; the ongoing needs of the patient, patient's family and organize resources to meet those needs. Knowledge of role for applicable Plain Language Alerts.
    • 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)

        WALK - INCLINE

        LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

        LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

        LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 – 60 Lbs

        CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

        SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

        KNEEL (on knees)

        PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)

        PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

        WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

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

        LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

        LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

        CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

        SQUAT Repetitive

        BEND FORWARD at waist

        PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

        PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)

        PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

        PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)

        SIT

        STAND

        CLIMB - STAIRS

        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, 0 - 20 pounds

        ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

        ROTATE TRUNK Standing

        REACH - Upward

        PINCH Fingers

        GRASP Hand/Fist

        REACH - Forward

        MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

        FINGER DEXTERITY