Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$51 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Corvallis, Oregon |
About this job
Job Description
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- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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- 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. \n
\n - DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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- 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. \n
\n - EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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- Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required. \n
- Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire. \n
- GSR PCU 2S:
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- ACLS required within 90 days of hire. \n
- Cross train to ICU within 1 year; unless other arrangements are made with Management. \n
- One (1) of the following required:
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- Six (6) months RN experience in Med/Surg, PCU, ICU or a related area. \n
- Successful completion of an SHS PCU or Critical Care Internship. \n
\n - PCU and basic EKG experience preferred. \n
- Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements for moderate complexity testing. \n
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\n - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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- 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. \n
- 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. \n
- 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. \n
- Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. \n
\n - PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Rarely
\n (1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally
\n (11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently
\n (34 - 66% of the time)
Continually
\n (67 - 100% of the time)
\n CLIMB - STAIRS
\n LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
\n LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs
\n SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
\n KNEEL (on knees)
\n SIT
\n LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
\n LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
\n LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
\n LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
\n CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
\n CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
\n SQUAT Repetitive
\n ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
\n REACH - Upward
\n PULL (20-40 pounds force)
\n WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
\n LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
\n CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
\n ROTATE TRUNK Standing
\n MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
\n FINGER DEXTERITY
\n PINCH Fingers
\n PULL (0-20 pounds force)
\n STAND
\n BEND FORWARD at waist
\n REACH - Forward
\n GRASP Hand/Fist
\n PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
\n PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
\n PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
\n PUSH (60 or more pounds force) \n
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