Registered Nurse RN - ICU

Overview

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Accept responsibility for the direction, control, planning, of an activity Make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria. Work independently Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality. Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, grief, or trauma. Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation. Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background. Incorporating guest relations in daily activities. Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being. The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum). Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing Preferred: BSN, MSN Licenses/ certifications/ registrations Required: Evidence of continuing education is appropriate for skill level and area of practice. Current RN license in the State of Oregon; BLS, ACLS and PALS Preferred: Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) Experience Required: None.

Preferred

• Previous
• Medical-Surgical nursing
• Other: None.
• Physical
• Requirements: The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.
• Working
• Conditions: This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs. 36 Hours USD $46.78/Hr. USD $79.58/Hr. 01-3120 Intensive Care Night